Product Designer I, Junior - Headwear
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Junior CollegesSpecialized Design ServicesOther Miscellaneous RetailersClothing and Clothing Accessories RetailersBook Retailers and News Dealers????About FOCO
Team Beans/Forever Collectibles (FOCO) is a global leader in officially licensed sports and entertainment merchandise. FOCO proudly holds licenses across all major professional sports leagues, including the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, and NCAA, along with a growing portfolio of entertainment and character-based brands.
Our product portfolio spans apparel, headwear, accessories, collectibles, and novelty itemsdesigned and manufactured through a robust global supply chain. We create products that connect fans to the teams, players, and moments they love.
????The Opportunity
FOCO is seeking a Junior Product Designer Headwear to support the creation of trend-driven, commercially viable licensed products across our growing headwear business.
This role is ideal for an early-career designer with a passion for sports, streetwear, and fan culture, who wants to build product for major leagues and retail partners. You will work closely with Design, Product Development, Sourcing, and Sales teams to bring concepts to life from ideation through production.
????What Youll Do
???? Design Execution
Support the design and development of licensed headwear products (caps, knits, novelty headwear, etc.)
Execute designs aligned with league, team, and brand guidelines
Create graphics, logos, wordmarks, and embellishment concepts
???? Trend & Concept Development
Research trends across sports, streetwear, and pop culture
Translate insights into color, graphics, and silhouette direction
Develop mood boards, concept decks, and seasonal ideas
???? Product Development Collaboration
Partner with Product Development, Sourcing, and Merchandising teams
Ensure designs align with cost, margin, and production capabilities
Support sample reviews, revisions, and approvals
????? Licensed & Custom Projects
Assist with custom programs for key retail partners and accounts
Support execution of special projects and quick-turn opportunities
Help maintain consistency across licensed product lines
???? Process & Presentation
Assist in building presentation decks and product line reviews
Maintain organization of design files, assets, and documentation
Meet deadlines aligned with merchandising calendars
?What Youll Bring
Required
Bachelors degree in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, or related field
13 years of experience in design (internship or professional)
Strong portfolio showcasing graphics, headwear, or apparel design (required)
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Strong understanding of typography, layout, and color
Preferred
Experience or interest in licensed sports products or headwear
Knowledge of embellishment techniques (embroidery, patches, screen print, etc.)
Exposure to retail, streetwear, or fan-driven product categories
Experience working with team logos, word marks, or branding systems
???? Important: A portfolio (URL required) must be submitted to be considered.
????Key Competencies
Creative concept development
Headwear & graphic design fundamentals
Trend awareness (sports, streetwear, pop culture)
Attention to detail
Time management in fast-paced environments
Cross-functional collaboration
????Why FOCO?
Design products for the biggest sports leagues in the world
Work in a fast-growing, high-energy product environment
Build real, market-facing products early in your career
Collaborate with teams across design, product, and licensing
Employee merchandise discounts + benefits
????Tryouts are open at FOCO!
If youre passionate about sports, design, and headwear, we want to see your work.
Apply now.
???? Important: A portfolio (URL required) must be submitted to be considered.