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As of Jun 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship character illustrator in the United States is $13.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.54 and $14.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Character Illustrator vs Character Designer?

AspectInternship Character IllustratorCharacter Designer
CredentialsBasic art skills, portfolio, possibly a relevant degree or courseworkAdvanced art skills, portfolio, often a degree in design or related field
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, entry-level projects, supervisedFull-time or freelance, more independent, involved in project development
Industry UsageUsed for training, gaining experience, supporting character creationUsed for creating original characters, concept development, and design

While both roles involve working with characters, an Internship Character Illustrator typically focuses on creating illustrations under supervision to gain experience, whereas a Character Designer develops original character concepts for projects, often requiring more advanced skills and independence.

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Product Designer I, Junior - Headwear

Product Designer I, Junior - Headwear

FOCO

Piscataway, NJ

Other

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

🏢 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 items—designed 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 You’ll 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 You’ll Bring

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, or related field
  • 1–3 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 you’re 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.

Apply