I will create custom t-shirt and merch apparel designs that sell

I will create custom t-shirt and merch apparel designs that sell

About this gig

I design custom t-shirt and merch apparel graphics built to actually sell — print-ready, on-trend, and tuned to your niche, audience, and brand voice.

What you get

Every order is an original, hand-crafted apparel design created specifically for your brand or campaign — never a stock template or a clip-art mashup. Concretely, you receive:

  • Original t-shirt / merch artwork drawn or composed from scratch around your concept, niche, or slogan.
  • Print-ready vector files (AI / EPS / SVG) so your design scales cleanly from a pocket logo to a full back print without pixelation.
  • High-resolution PNG with a transparent background (300 DPI), sized for direct-to-garment (DTG), screen print, or print-on-demand uploads.
  • A correctly-sized print file matched to your chosen placement — full front, back, pocket, or sleeve.
  • Clean, separated typography with the fonts converted to outlines so nothing breaks when the printer opens the file.
  • A garment-mockup preview showing the design on a shirt so you can see how it reads before you commit to printing.
  • Color guidance — a limited, screen-print-friendly palette on request, or full-color art for DTG and POD.

If you sell on print-on-demand platforms (think POD storefronts), I'll export to the exact dimensions and transparency those uploaders expect, so your listing goes live without rejected-file headaches.

Plans

TierWhat's included
BasicOne original t-shirt design, single placement (front OR back), full-color PNG + transparent print file, one garment mockup. Great for a single hero tee or a quick drop.
StandardOne design developed across two placements (e.g. front + back or front + sleeve), delivered as PNG and layered vector source, two mockups, plus a screen-print-ready color separation on request. Ideal for a cohesive single product.
PremiumA small merch set — multiple coordinated designs / variations built around one theme, full vector + PNG source for each, multiple placements, several mockups, and POD-ready exports across sizes. Built for a launch, a collection, or a brand refresh.

Exact quantities and revision counts are confirmed in chat before we start, so the scope is clear and nothing is left to guesswork.

How it works

  1. Brief. You tell me your niche, slogan or concept, target audience, garment color(s), and any reference designs you love. The more direction you give, the sharper the result.
  2. Direction. I review your brief, flag anything that won't print well (tiny text, low-contrast colors on dark fabric, copyrighted elements), and confirm style, placement, and deliverables.
  3. Concept. I create the initial design and send you a mockup preview on a shirt so you can judge it in context, not just as a flat file.
  4. Revisions. You give feedback and I refine — type, color, layout, scale. Revision rounds depend on your tier and are agreed up front.
  5. Final files. Once you approve, I package and deliver the print-ready vector, transparent high-res PNG, correctly-sized print file(s), and mockup(s).
  6. Handoff. I include a short note on recommended print method and garment colors so your printer or POD platform gets it right the first time.

Why choose this

I design for the press, not just for the screen. A graphic that looks great as a thumbnail can fall apart at the printer — thin lines that clog on screen print, low DPI that pixelates on DTG, or near-white elements that vanish on a light shirt. I build every file to avoid those traps: clean vectors, correct DPI, transparent backgrounds, outlined fonts, and placement-accurate sizing.

I also design with selling in mind. Apparel that moves usually has a clear hook — a sharp slogan, a recognizable visual joke, a niche-specific reference, or strong typographic hierarchy that reads from across a room. I lean on those principles rather than cramming in detail that disappears on fabric. You get artwork that communicates fast and looks intentional on a body, not just on a flat canvas.

And because you receive editable source files, you're never locked in. Want to recolor for a new garment, resize for a tote or hoodie, or spin a variant for a seasonal drop? The vector is yours to build on.

Who it's for / use cases

  • Print-on-demand sellers building or expanding a storefront who need upload-ready, transparent files.
  • Small clothing brands and streetwear startups launching a first tee or a coordinated collection.
  • Creators, podcasters, streamers, and communities turning an inside joke or catchphrase into wearable merch.
  • Bands, events, and local businesses needing memorable shirts for fans, attendees, or staff.
  • Marketing teams and agencies producing branded apparel for campaigns, giveaways, or swag.
  • Niche and hobby communities (gym, fishing, gaming, pet lovers, professions) wanting designs that speak their language.

Whether it's a single statement tee or a full merch line, the goal is the same: artwork people actually want to wear.

FAQ

Q: What file formats will I receive? You'll get print-ready vector files (AI / EPS / SVG) plus a high-resolution transparent PNG at 300 DPI. Your tier determines whether layered source and screen-print separations are included, and I can match specific export sizes on request.

Q: Can you make designs ready for print-on-demand platforms? Yes. I export to the transparency, resolution, and dimensions POD uploaders expect, so your listing isn't rejected for file issues. Just tell me which platform you're using.

Q: Will it work for screen printing and DTG? Both. For screen printing I can keep the palette limited and provide color-separated, print-friendly art; for DTG I deliver full-color, transparent files. Let me know your print method up front so I build the file correctly.

Q: Do you provide the physical shirts? No — this is a design service. I deliver the artwork and print-ready files; you take them to your own printer or POD platform. I'll include guidance on recommended print method and garment colors.

Q: Can you design for placements other than the front? Yes. Front, back, pocket, and sleeve placements are all possible, and multi-placement designs are covered in the Standard and Premium tiers.

Q: How many revisions do I get? Revision rounds depend on your chosen tier and are confirmed in chat before we begin, so expectations are clear. I'll always show you a mockup before finalizing.

Q: Can I tell you the concept, or do I need a finished idea? Either works. If you have a slogan or sketch, great — I'll execute it. If you only have a niche and a vibe, I can develop the concept with you. The clearer your brief, the faster we land on the winning design.

Q: Can you use my logo or existing brand elements? Absolutely. Send your logo, fonts, and brand colors and I'll integrate them so the merch stays on-brand. Please only send assets you have the rights to use, and avoid copyrighted or trademarked material you don't own.

Reviews4.7(3)

  • @oliviacodes
    ★★★★★5

    Super happy with the merch artwork, he sent over a couple of mockups and the final design looks awesome on both hoodies and tees.

  • @sophia21
    ★★★★4

    Solid design work and the apparel graphic looks clean. Took a couple of rounds of edits to get the colors exactly right, but the end result was worth it.

  • @ria_h
    ★★★★★5

    The t-shirt design she came up with for my brand totally nailed the vibe I was going for, and the print-ready files dropped straight into my supplier with zero issues. Already getting compliments on the shirts.