JOB OVERVIEW
The Athlete Graphic Designer is responsible for designing compelling graphics and apparel for MTB, MX, UTV, and lifestyle categories, reflecting the brand’s leadership in performance and action sports. This role blends visual storytelling with technical apparel design, requiring a strong understanding of athlete branding, current trends, and garment construction. The designer will own projects from concept through final tech pack delivery, collaborating across teams to ensure timely execution and brand alignment.
This position reports to the Sr. Director, Color & Graphics and is based out of our Irvine office.
As the Athlete Graphic Designer, you will have an opportunity to:
- Design athlete-focused graphics for digital platforms, merchandise, and performance apparel.
- Create motion graphics and short-form video content featuring athletes.
- Develop engineered artwork on technical apparel patterns.
- Collaborate with marketing, social media, and product teams to align visuals with brand strategy.
- Research trends, colors, fabrics, and technologies to drive innovation in design.
- Own the full design process: concept development, tech pack creation, sample review, and finalization.
- Participate in fittings, art reviews, and design meetings to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Present designs and project status to cross-functional teams and leadership.
- Travel domestically and internationally for market research, vendor visits, and design development.
- Maintain organized workflows and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
You have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Apparel Design, or related field.
- 4–6 years of experience in graphic or apparel design, preferably in sports or action sports industries.
- Strong portfolio showcasing athlete or performance-related design work.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects.
- Deep understanding of garment construction, fabric technologies, and performance apparel.
- Ability to manage multiple projects across seasons with strong time management and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Passion for sports and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
You might have:
- Experience working with professional or collegiate athletes.
- Familiarity with photography, camera equipment, and social media content formats.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends during events.
- Valid passport for international travel.
Other Duties:
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Pay Range:
Annual Salary: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.
We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, paid holidays, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!
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What We Do
OUR STORY Fox Racing is the global leader in motocross, mountain biking gear and apparel. We outfit the world’s best competitive athletes and enthusiasts with products that combine innovation, style, and rooted in the brand's original competitive motocross spirit. BORN FROM DIRT Before there was Fox Racing, there was a vision. Geoff Fox believed his high-performance suspension and engine components could give riders an on-track advantage. Driven to prove this on his terms, he founded team Moto-X Fox to compete against the might of the Japanese factory teams. The team quickly became the top non-factory riders in the competitive AMA 125 National Championship series, proving that the products he and his team designed and built were the best money could buy. FUELED BY PASSION Although we have expanded our activities and products into Mountain Bike, BMX, Surf and Wakeboard, the idea of elevating athletic performance through progressive innovation is still what drives us. From moto gear to apparel to outerwear, everything we make is developed with the rider in mind. No matter the terrain, the condition or the environment, Fox designs and engineers gear and apparel with the goal of making every ride a great one. THE ONLY CONSTANT IS CHANGE Inspired by our heritage, we continue to push limits, defy boundaries and pursue continuous innovation. With each success, we set a larger, more ambitious goal. Through the guidance and feedback of Fox's championship-winning athletes, we continue to maximize the experience of the world's best competitive action sports athletes and enthusiasts with an array of products that combines innovation and style. Fox employs over 500 people, in over 20 countries worldwide, and has a proud history of sponsoring some of the finest athletes. Our corporate headquarters is located in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County.
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