Freelance Apparel Graphic Designer

Overview

AFTCO is currently seeking anglers with a background in graphic design for work on a contract/freelance basis. This is a remote work position, open to anyone with a love for fishing and the outdoors and a particular set of skills in the Adobe Suite. This position will collaborate with the AFTCO design team, but will also have a good deal of artistic freedom.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the AFTCO product team on seasonal graphic needs.
• Use your own fishing experiences to bring your take on imagery and vibe that you find compelling.
• Submit concepts for review by the product team.
• Flesh out chosen concepts and bring them to the point of production-ready art.

Job Requirements

• Experience in graphic design on a professional level, especially in an apparel setting.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and/or Photoshop.
• A passion for fishing is a plus.
• A passion for the outdoors is a plus.
• Knowledge of the fishing culture in the Southeast is a huge plus.
• A portfolio is required with a resume for consideration.

About AFTCO MFG CO, INC

AFTCO is a constantly growing apparel company in the fishing and outdoor industry with a legacy of USA-made hard goods. From the freezing temperatures in Michigan’s upper peninsula to the blazing humidity of summer in Costa Rica, our products are built to handle the extreme. We believe in producing products that are built to last, balanced against the preferences of a primarily Southeast and Midwest customer. AFTCO stresses fabric selection for optimal performance, lasting construction, and subtle design cues over fashion preferences. We are not a fashion company.

We have been in business for 61 years. We are a third-generation, family-owned and operated business that believes deeply in the long-term. We do not focus on big-box retail, but instead on organic long-lasting growth through key independent retailers and our direct-to-consumer efforts. In a world where private equity gobbles up brands to mass produce cheaply built goods, we are the exception to the rule. We are looking for an individual who shares our long-term thought process.