Entry Level Brand Designer Jobs
New grad brand designer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site, remote, and hybrid roles across Retail, Food & Beverage, and Telecommunications, with employers like Ralph Lauren, Gemini, and Aircall hiring at this level now.
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Top stateNew York
Top employerRalph Lauren
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type40% On-site
Top industryRetail
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Ralph Lauren
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Gemini
Junior Brand Designer
New York, New York
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Brand Creative Designer, RRL
Ralph Lauren·New York, New York
Job functions:
$65k - $129k/yr
Full Time
10,000+ employees
Job Description
Ref #
W178027
State/Region
New York
Department
Design
Location
United States
City
New York
Pay Range: The pay range for this job is $65000 - $129225 annually; actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location.
Benefits: Base pay is only one part of our employee value proposition, which includes a robust benefits package, above-market time off, hybrid working arrangements, incentive compensation, where applicable, and varied learning opportunities.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Designer will be responsible for supporting the Brand Creative and Product Design teams across a wide range of seasonal creative projects. The primary focus will be on executing pattern and graphic elements for apparel and accessories products.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Execute photo research to support concept rig development and seasonal inspiration.
- Research and create new print and pattern concepts that support the seasonal creative direction.
- Support the Brand Creative team in developing graphics for t-shirt designs, embroideries, prints, appliqués, patches, and branded trims for apparel and accessories, aligned with seasonal themes.
- Partner with the Brand Creative team to develop graphics for packaging, hangtags, labels, and related materials.
- Color seasonal 2D Illustrator sketches to capture the desired color, pattern, and print, as directed by the Product Design team or Creative Director, with a focus on pattern- and print-driven styles.
- Create conceptual stat layouts each season.
- Execute production-ready artwork for both allover and engineered fabric prints that align with the desired design aesthetic while meeting mill/printer limitations and RL legal requirements.
- Ensure all graphic artwork files are production-ready. Collaborate with the Product Design team on sizing, colorways, and placement of logos and prints.
- Support the Product Design and PMT teams in reviewing incoming strike-offs/submits and provide guidance to ensure the desired final garment execution.
- Set up files in Figma for web design.
- Support the Brand Creative team in creating and developing imagery for showroom presentations.
- Maintain organized assets to preserve brand history and ensure files can be easily accessed and referenced.
- Stay current on design trends and techniques in the marketplace.
- Prepare physical and digital presentations as needed.
- Assist with special projects as required.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
- Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite—Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and XD are essential.
- Proficiency in Pointcarre or Apex for pattern development.
- Strong painting and drawing skills.
- Solid understanding of allover print development and establishing repeats.
- Understanding of typography.
- Apparel graphic design experience.
- Knowledge of production techniques for t-shirts, logos, trims, etc.
- Strong creative skills with the ability to work within vintage and heritage-inspired themes.
- Familiarity with RRL heritage and aesthetic is a plus.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated team player.
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Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws. Please note background checks will be evaluated individually.
Ralph Lauren
Brand Creative Designer, RRL
New York, New York
New 1m ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
$65k - $129k/yr
Full Time
Job Description
Ref #
W178027
State/Region
New York
Department
Design
Location
United States
City
New York
Pay Range: The pay range for this job is $65000 - $129225 annually; actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location.
Benefits: Base pay is only one part of our employee value proposition, which includes a robust benefits package, above-market time off, hybrid working arrangements, incentive compensation, where applicable, and varied learning opportunities.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Designer will be responsible for supporting the Brand Creative and Product Design teams across a wide range of seasonal creative projects. The primary focus will be on executing pattern and graphic elements for apparel and accessories products.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Execute photo research to support concept rig development and seasonal inspiration.
- Research and create new print and pattern concepts that support the seasonal creative direction.
- Support the Brand Creative team in developing graphics for t-shirt designs, embroideries, prints, appliqués, patches, and branded trims for apparel and accessories, aligned with seasonal themes.
- Partner with the Brand Creative team to develop graphics for packaging, hangtags, labels, and related materials.
- Color seasonal 2D Illustrator sketches to capture the desired color, pattern, and print, as directed by the Product Design team or Creative Director, with a focus on pattern- and print-driven styles.
- Create conceptual stat layouts each season.
- Execute production-ready artwork for both allover and engineered fabric prints that align with the desired design aesthetic while meeting mill/printer limitations and RL legal requirements.
- Ensure all graphic artwork files are production-ready. Collaborate with the Product Design team on sizing, colorways, and placement of logos and prints.
- Support the Product Design and PMT teams in reviewing incoming strike-offs/submits and provide guidance to ensure the desired final garment execution.
- Set up files in Figma for web design.
- Support the Brand Creative team in creating and developing imagery for showroom presentations.
- Maintain organized assets to preserve brand history and ensure files can be easily accessed and referenced.
- Stay current on design trends and techniques in the marketplace.
- Prepare physical and digital presentations as needed.
- Assist with special projects as required.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
- Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite—Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and XD are essential.
- Proficiency in Pointcarre or Apex for pattern development.
- Strong painting and drawing skills.
- Solid understanding of allover print development and establishing repeats.
- Understanding of typography.
- Apparel graphic design experience.
- Knowledge of production techniques for t-shirts, logos, trims, etc.
- Strong creative skills with the ability to work within vintage and heritage-inspired themes.
- Familiarity with RRL heritage and aesthetic is a plus.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated team player.
#LI/CE1
Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws. Please note background checks will be evaluated individually.
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Entry Level Brand Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level brand designer job?
Entry level brand designers get hired on the strength of their portfolio above almost everything else. Hiring managers want to see real projects, even if they came from coursework, internships, freelance clients, or self-initiated work. Tailor each application to show you understand the company's visual identity. Bootcamp graduates and self-taught candidates with polished case studies compete directly with four-year design graduates at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level brand designers?
Companies hiring entry level brand designers right now include Ralph Lauren, Gemini, and Aircall, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide mix of employers, including in-house creative teams at consumer brands, marketing agencies, startups building their first visual identity, and retailers with high-volume content needs.
Are there remote entry level brand designer jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles are also common at this level. About 60% of entry level brand designer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how many creative teams now work across distributed setups. Remote roles at this stage often still include structured onboarding and regular video check-ins with senior designers.
Are these new grad brand designer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior brand designer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship work or academic projects as qualifying experience, or explicitly invites a portfolio in place of a long work history. If a listing says entry level but lists five years of requirements, that is the exception rather than the rule here.
Which industries hire the most entry level brand designers?
Entry Level brand designer roles concentrate in Retail, Food & Beverage, and Telecommunications, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to drive junior hiring because they need consistent visual output across digital and physical channels and often build their brand identity teams from the ground up with designers at the early career stage.