Apparel Graphics Manager

About Us

Bardown Sports Inc. is a trusted name in sports apparel, known for premium teamwear, bold custom designs, and a brand that reflects the passion and energy of the game. From hockey barns to lacrosse fields to baseball diamonds, our gear shows up wherever competition lives and our service keeps teams coming back season after season. We blend sport, creativity, and community into everything we do, outfitting programs across North America, including collegiate teams, and expanding our footprint every year. If you love the pace, passion, and culture of sport, you’ll fit right in.

Position Overview

As our Apparel Graphics Manager, you will lead the development of graphics across Bardown's apparel collections, including jerseys and uniforms for team sports, t-shirts, hoodies, headwear. This role combines hands-on design expertise with team leadership, overseeing an off-site team of graphic designers while ensuring all artwork is delivered accurately, on brand, and on schedule. Reporting to the Product Developer, you will play a key role in transforming concepts into market-ready products through innovative design, creative execution, and production-ready artwork.

Responsibilities

• Design high-impact graphics for apparel collections including jerseys and uniforms for team sports, t-shirts, hoodies, headwear.
• Create placement graphics, all-over prints, patches, trims, labels, and other apparel embellishments.
• Prepare production-ready artwork, mockups, and factory-ready files.
• Collaborate closely with the Product Developer to execute seasonal product concepts and customer programs.
• Manage and provide direction to an off-site team of graphic designers, assigning work and ensuring quality standards are met.
• Review and approve artwork prior to production.
• Establish and maintain graphic standards, processes, and file organization.
• Conduct trend research across sports apparel and teamwear markets.
• Ensure artwork is optimized for screen printing, embroidery, sublimation, heat transfer, and other decoration methods.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of apparel graphic design experience.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring, or managing graphic designers.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of garment construction and apparel decoration methods.
• Experience preparing production-ready artwork and collaborating with manufacturing partners.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Experience in sports apparel or teamwear preferred.
• Passion for hockey, baseball, lacrosse, and sports culture is an asset.

What We’re Looking For

• A proactive problem-solver who enjoys turning ideas into market-ready products.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Proven ability to lead a team, prioritize workloads, and deliver projects on schedule in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

How to Apply

Please submit the following:

• A brief introduction outlining your background and relevant experience for this position.
• Your resume and portfolio showcasing apparel graphic design work.

Join Bardown and help shape the next generation of products that inspire athletes, fuel performance, and bring teams together.