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
| Tier | What's included |
|---|---|
| Basic | One 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. |
| Standard | One 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. |
| Premium | A 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Revisions. You give feedback and I refine — type, color, layout, scale. Revision rounds depend on your tier and are agreed up front.
- 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).
- 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.
Reviews★4.7(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.