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T-Shirt design for ecommerce Fixed-price ‐ Posted 12 days ago

$20
Fixed-price

Expert
Experience level

Hello Designer, Description: We are looking for a talented and creative T-shirt designer to create trendy and original designs for ou…

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Tshirt Design Fixed-price ‐ Posted 11 days ago

$12
Fixed-price

Intermediate
Experience level

We are looking for a talented graphic designer to create a cool and attractive Tshirt design. The design should be eye-catching and vis…

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Shirt Design Artist for a Special Dinosaur Project Fixed-price ‐ Posted 10 days ago

$20
Fixed-price

Expert
Experience level

I am looking for a designer for a special dinosaur design who can draw anatomically correct. So no Creative Fabrica etc and especially…

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Redbubble and Etsy Promotion Fixed-price ‐ Posted 9 days ago

$30
Fixed-price

Intermediate
Experience level

We are looking for a freelancer who can help us with promoting our Redbubble and Etsy stores. The main tasks will include creating and…

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Less than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed

1 to 3 months
Duration

Intermediate
Experience level

Looking for someone to help Redesign this longsleeve When it comes to long sleeve t-shirts, comfort and style are key factors. Howeve…

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T shit design for sports retailer Hourly ‐ Posted 12 days ago

Less than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed

1 to 3 months
Duration

Intermediate
Experience level

Established freediving and scuba shop (www.Blueh20.com) is looking to expand the t-shirt inventory for our brick-and-mortar shop in San…

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Print on demand Fixed-price ‐ Posted 10 days ago

$50
Fixed-price

Intermediate
Experience level

I need a lot of good print kn demand designs for my Etsy store that’s done professionally and wil bring in sales need seasonal and non…

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Graphic Design - Political Shirt Fixed-price ‐ Posted 10 days ago

$10
Fixed-price

Intermediate
Experience level

I need someone to create a photorealistic cartoon image of Senator John Fetterman, holding a small Israeli flag, inspired by the attach…

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$50
Fixed-price

Intermediate
Experience level

Description: We're looking for creative whiteboard doodle artists to craft simple, yet expressive doodles of cats and dogs for t-shirt…

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Esports jersey design Fixed-price ‐ Posted 8 days ago

$1,000
Fixed-price

Intermediate
Experience level

I have a business and need a professional E-sport designer to work with him for a long term, my business is to provide ready and custom…

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How to Become a Freelance T-Shirt Designer

While it seems that more individuals are getting involved in designing custom T-shirts, finding a capable T-shirt designer may be more challenging than most people think. Turning design ideas into T-shirt designs is equivalent to developing wearable art. This is a great way for companies to build their brand and market their products and design services. If you have an eye for design and can create impactful wearable art, you may have what it takes to become a freelance T-shirt designer on Upwork.

What does a freelance T-shirt designer do?

While there may be various types of T-shirt designers, in general, a freelance T-shirt designer acts as an independent artist who designs art, logos, and concepts for clients for the purposes of placing onto T-shirts. They can start their own ecommerce screen printing business selling their T-shirt designs online.

Similar to many other types of artwork, there are different genres of T-shirt designs. Some T-shirt designs are religious in nature, others focus on music or movies, and still, others incorporate humor.

What skills do I need to become a freelance T-shirt designer?

To become a freelance T-shirt designer, you’ll need many of the same skills other types of graphic designers must-have. T-shirt designers must rely on their creativity, understand the platform they are designing for, and be familiar with the tastes of their target audience. While there may be differences in required skills from client to client and job to job, common skills a freelance T-shirt designer should possess include:

  • Ability to create designs and imagery that will capture the attention of intended audiences
  • Expertise in the characteristics of textiles used to make T-shirts
  • Knowledge of the kinds of ink and colors that work well with certain T-shirt materials
  • Understanding of the various application processes involved with transferring images to T-shirts
  • Understanding of the audience segments suitable for each T-shirt design
  • Expert knowledge of computer software such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Familiarity with current design trends associated with popular T-shirts
  • Communication skills to ensure project success with clients and stakeholders

What are the core freelance T-shirt designer job responsibilities?

While different clients may ask freelance T-shirt designers to handle a variety of tasks, there are core duties most T-shirt designers will be responsible for. These include:

  • Researching design trends for client projects
  • Creating and submitting designs within tight deadlines
  • Collaborating closely with the marketing team to determine design styles best suited for multiple marketing campaigns
  • Recommending T-shirt materials, colors, and styles best suited for required designs
  • Providing regular written updates to the leadership team as well as other stakeholders within the organization
  • Collaborating with stakeholders within partner organizations to determine the best T-shirt categories and designs
  • Making changes and refinements to designs as required during the design process
  • Creating required designs using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign and submitting final work in digital format

Should I get a degree or certification to become a freelance T-shirt designer?

In addition to developing your skills, obtaining a degree and/or professional certification can help your freelance T-shirt designer profile stand out on Upwork.

Popular degrees or classes helpful in becoming a freelance T-shirt designer include:

  • An associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in art, fashion design, graphic design, textile design, or an equivalent field of study from an accredited college or university
  • T-Shirt Design Workshop 01: Foundation—offered by Skillshare
  • Learn T-Shirt Printing and Design—offered by LinkedIn Learning

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