Print On Demand Expert |To Create POD Printify & Printful Product Listings for Products

Hi there, I'm looking for an experienced Print-on-Demand (POD) specialist to help bring my apparel brand to life. I already have the designs created. I need someone who can take those designs and turn them into professionally set up products across platforms such as Printify, Printful, and other recommended POD providers. This is more than simple uploading—I need someone who understands POD production and can strategically recommend the best vendors based on each individual design. Due to collaboration needs, project timelines, and the confidential nature of this project, this opportunity is open to freelancers based in the United States only. Responsibilities: • Take my existing design files and apply them to apparel and lifestyle products, including: o Hoodies o Crewnecks o Robes o Blankets o Pillows and other lifestyle products o And more • Create and organize product listings within Printify, Printful, and other suitable POD platforms. • Research and select the best vendors for each design based on factors such as: o Print quality o Embroidery capabilities o Multiple design placements o Garment quality o Pricing and profit margins o U.S.-based production and shipping speed (preferred) • Set up product variants (sizes, colors, • Position artwork correctly and ensure designs are production-ready. Be able to upscale, optimize, and make minor edits to design files when needed, ensuring artwork is high-resolution, production-ready, and suitable for various print and embroidery applications. This may include recreating text, cleaning up artwork, separating design elements, or making minor adjustments necessary for successful production. • Generate mockups using approved vendor tools and assets in accordance with applicable platform terms. • Recommend alternative POD suppliers when Printify or Printful are not the best fit for a particular product. • Maintain consistency across all listings and products. Requirements: • Proven experience working with Printify and Printful. • Strong understanding of POD vendor selection and fulfillment processes. • Experience creating product listings for apparel and lifestyle brands. • Knowledge of embroidery products and print placement limitations. • Excellent attention to detail and organization. • Ability to communicate recommendations and explain vendor choices. • Experience with Etsy, Shopify, or other e-commerce integrations is a plus. • Must be based in the United States. To Apply, Please Include: • Examples of POD stores or projects you've worked on. • Which POD platforms you have experience with. • Your experience selecting vendors for apparel and lifestyle products. • To help us identify candidates who carefully review project details, please begin your proposal with the word "Cloud." Project Details: • Designs will be provided. You must be able to • The initial contract budget is $190 fixed price for 5 listings. • Payments will be structured as five milestones tied to specific deliverables. • Initial project will focus on setting up an initial batch of products from our first collection. • Additional collections may be offered to the right freelancer. • This has the potential to become an ongoing role as new collections are launched. • Please note: Minor design edits required to prepare files for production are included within the scope of this project. Any major graphic design work outside of the original files and concepts may be discussed and approved separately through additional milestones. Milestone Structure: Milestone 1 – $30 • Review provided designs. • Recommend the best vendors for each of the 5 products. • Confirm products, placements, and setup strategy. Milestone 2 – $40 • Complete the first product listing, including mockups, variants, and any necessary file optimization. Milestone 3 – $40 • Complete product listings 2 and 3, including mockups and variants. Milestone 4 – $40 • Complete product listings 4 and 5, including mockups and variants. Milestone 5 – $40 • Complete agreed-upon revisions. • Conduct a final quality review of all listings. • Deliver all final assets and confirm project completion. Timeline: The selected freelancer will have 7 calendar days from the contract start date to complete all five milestones and deliver the final project, provided that the client supplies all necessary materials and feedback in a timely manner. If delays arise due to awaiting client approvals, feedback, or materials, the completion timeline may be adjusted by mutual agreement through Upwork messages. Confidentiality Notice: Please note that this project involves unreleased brand assets. The selected freelancer will be required to sign an NDA before receiving final production files. All intellectual property, designs, artwork, mockups, and related materials will remain the exclusive property of the client. Unauthorized use, reproduction, portfolio display, distribution, subcontracting, resale, or AI training use of these materials is strictly prohibited.