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Maria Florencia C.
Just joined
Sydney, NSW15+ yrs
I'm a Senior Integrated Graphic Designer with 15+ years of experience in Digital, Print, Freelance Services and Marketing Design, working full-time as part of the Marketing Team in Nu Skin Pacific, and as a freelancer at OBUK Design.
I specialize in print and digital design, EDMs, social media, reels, signage, stationery, POS, and videos.
I have worked in many industries, including: skin care, beauty, wellness, retail, e-commerce, fashion and hospitality, among others.
I have +6 years of experience in remote work with worldwide clients from Argentina, Australia, Canada, the UAE, UK and USA.
I'm a quick learner and have been involved in copywriting for email marketing and social media as well, creating catchy and attention-grabbing headlines that people enjoy reading.
I have a very cheerful and proactive personality, with proficiency in organisation, teamwork and time-management.
Let's connect!
Logo & Brand IdentityGraphic Design (Signage, Posters, Digital & Print)Presentation & Pitch Deck Design+11 more
Katie L.
Just joined
Sydney, NSW20+ yrs
Hi, I'm Katie.
Founder and Director of The Creative Lodge. With over twenty years in brand strategy, design, marketing, and business development, I bring a strategic lens to every project I work on.
Since starting the business in 2019, I've helped multiple businesses in the property, finance, government, wellness, and consulting sectors grow their businesses and revenue through strategic thinking and good design.
My philosophy has always been to become an extension of your team, acting in your best interests and creating assets that empower you to feel in control of your business, brand and marketing. This is why The Creative Lodge specialises in delivering well-crafted websites in Squarespace, branding that is thoughtful and considered, but not complex, and communication design that is compelling and designed to win over your clients.
Graphic Design (Signage, Posters, Digital & Print)Logo & Brand IdentityPresentation & Pitch Deck Design+4 more
Tamara R.
Just joined
Dulwich Hill, NSW13+ yrs
I'm an experienced Graphic & Presentation Designer. I can help with logo design, branding development, print brochures, publications, presentations, banners and all sorts of digital design projects. If you have a design idea you'd like to explore, feel free to run it by me! Based in Sydney's Inner West.
Logo & Brand IdentityGraphic Design (Signage, Posters, Digital & Print)Presentation & Pitch Deck Design+2 more
Taha S.
Just joined
Sydney, NSW5+ yrs
Multidisciplinary designer with a passion for arts, culture, and human-centered projects. Skilled in graphic and UX design, video editing, videography, writing, and visual storytelling, with deep expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and digital marketing tools.
I’ve worked in-house, with agencies, and as a freelancer, adapting across industries while maintaining a thoughtful design approach. My work spans B2B marketing, product photography, videography, motion design, e-commerce, and ad strategy, driving 7-figure growth and strong ROI.
I also enjoy street photography and directing video content.
Logo & Brand IdentityGraphic Design (Signage, Posters, Digital & Print)Website & UI/UX Design+13 more
Martine J.
Gladesville, NSW20+ yrs
Passionate Graphic Designer with over 20 years’ experience working in public and private sector organisations, producing high quality and visually engaging communication pieces with effective message delivery, from brief to final product. My objective is to work long term for an organisation who provides valuable community resources and services, where I can make full use of my skills and professional knowledge including my interest and experience creating inclusive accessible resources.
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Lucy M.
ABN verified
Sydney, NSW4+ yrs
I'm a creative with 4 years' experience helping lifestyle and wellness brands look, feel, and communicate their best — across brand identity, web design, and social content.
I work end-to-end, from the first brief to final launch, so you get one consistent creative partner rather than a revolving door of contributors. My background blends strategy and storytelling with hands-on design, which means the work isn't just visually strong — it actually connects with the right audience.
Wellness and lifestyle are spaces I genuinely care about, and that passion shows in the work. If you're building something meaningful, I'd love to help bring it to life.
Logo & Brand IdentityGraphic Design (Signage, Posters, Digital & Print)Website & UI/UX Design+3 more
Johanna S.
Neutral Bay, NSW5+ yrs
Hi, I'm Jojo a Graphic Designer based in Sydney. For the last 5 years I've been helping startups establish their brands and helping existing brands to grow and evolve through creative strategy, design and storytelling.
Logo & Brand IdentityGraphic Design (Signage, Posters, Digital & Print)Advertising & Marketing Creative+5 more
Carolina R.
Bellevue Hill, NSW
I'm a designer and Illustrator with over 15 years experience working with small and big brands
Logo & Brand IdentityGraphic Design (Signage, Posters, Digital & Print)Advertising & Marketing Creative+2 more
What's the cost of a merch & apparel design in Sydney?
$107/hr
Est. hourly rate$49–$164/hr
merch & apparel design Typical range ·Updated today
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Merch & apparel design in Sydney, questions
Artwork prepared for the printing method you are using, whether that is screen print, embroidery or DTG, with the colours and sizing set for the garment. A typical gig includes the design plus a mockup on the garment colour you have chosen. You should get print-ready files to your supplier's spec and the source file.
Something people would wear without being asked. A logo blown up across a chest reads as a uniform; a design with an idea behind it reads as merch. For staff uniforms a clean, small logo placement is usually right. For anything you want people to choose to wear, the brand should be present rather than dominant.
Usually 3 to 7 days for a single design from existing brand files, longer if the artwork needs redrawing for screen print colour separation or converting for embroidery. Confirm your printing method before the gig starts, since the same design is prepared quite differently for each.
A lot. Screen print charges per colour, so a four-colour design costs meaningfully more per unit than a one-colour version. Embroidery cannot hold fine detail or small text and needs the artwork simplified and digitised. DTG handles full colour and photographs but sits differently on dark garments. Tell the designer the method up front and the artwork will suit it.
It is graphic design constrained by fabric and print method. Colour behaves differently on a garment than on paper, fine lines disappear in embroidery, and the same file rarely suits every method. A designer with apparel experience will ask about garment colour, print method and placement before drawing anything.
Usually vector artwork with fonts outlined, sized to the print area, and colours specified as Pantone for screen print. Embroidery needs a digitised file (DST or EMB), which the embroiderer often produces from your artwork for a one-off fee. Ask your supplier for their spec sheet and hand it to the designer.
In Sydney, a single design prepared for one print method typically runs $300 to $900. A small range across a few garments and placements more commonly lands at $1,000 to $2,500. Artwork redrawn for screen print separation or embroidery digitising may carry a small extra fee. Garments and printing are separate.
The range on this page runs from about $49 to $164 an hour. Around $49 to $66 is a junior designer, $58 to $115 covers most gigs (an experienced designer working solo), and above $123 is a design lead. Apparel-specific experience matters here, because artwork that is not prepared for the print method gets rejected or printed badly.
Ask for photos of printed garments rather than flat mockups, since that is where you see whether the artwork actually worked. Ask which print methods they have prepared files for. If they ask about garment colour and print method before showing concepts, that is a good sign.
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