Empowering Jammin Sportswear with Artisan-Level Apparel Design
When Jammin Sportswear needed a designer who could bridge traditional screen-printing craftsmanship with digital design precision, they brought me in. What began as a hands-on production role evolved into a trusted creative collaboration built on quality, adaptability, and problem-solving.
Key Highlights
Industry: Custom Apparel & Screen Printing
Location: Windham, NH (later relocated after plaza fire)
Employees: Local, close-knit team
Location: Windham, NH (later relocated after plaza fire)
Employees: Local, close-knit team
Background
Jammin Sportswear began as a sports card trading and collecting business with a small side print shop, founded by Jim Morton and partner Mike Downs. Over time, it evolved into a local favorite for custom apparel, serving sports teams, small businesses, and independent creatives. Known for high-quality craftsmanship and early adoption of four-color process screen printing, Jammin built a reputation for innovation and artistic detail in wearable design. The business grew from humble beginnings into a trusted community staple.
The Challenge
The owner needed someone who could:
• Execute high-end art prep, separations, and logo digitizing
• Learn the screen-printing nuances quickly
• Convert hand-drawn concepts into clean, production-ready art
• Deliver creative direction on custom designs while also handling technical production
• Work remotely and be trusted with tight turnarounds
• Execute high-end art prep, separations, and logo digitizing
• Learn the screen-printing nuances quickly
• Convert hand-drawn concepts into clean, production-ready art
• Deliver creative direction on custom designs while also handling technical production
• Work remotely and be trusted with tight turnarounds
Reliability and versatility were top priorities. He valued loyalty, clear communication, and an artisan mindset with understanding of old-school business values so gaining his trust meant everything.
The Decision Process
I began by assisting with digitizing and color-correcting small jobs. After proving myself on a few quick-turn projects and earning the owner's trust I was granted the flexibility to work from home. This was rare at the time, but necessary since I had a newborn. My ability to balance speed with precision allowed me to become the trusted go-to designer for high-quality print separations, custom concepts, and logo digitization.
The Solution & Implementation
During my ongoing work with Jammin, I delivered:
• Art/logo digitizing and production separations
• Color correction and design enhancements
• Custom designs across print, digital, and merchandise
• Concept-inspired branding for entrepreneurial clients
• Art/logo digitizing and production separations
• Color correction and design enhancements
• Custom designs across print, digital, and merchandise
• Concept-inspired branding for entrepreneurial clients
This collaboration was not only creatively rewarding, it fostered a family-like atmosphere. Customers loved visiting the shop, often staying to chat and laugh. I felt deeply connected to the team and community, and although the shop later relocated after a tragic fire, I continued freelance support as needed until new opportunities arose.
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Digitized NFL logos Eagles, Panthers, Rams, Dolphins, printed on plastisol test squares (pellons) for screen printing accuracy and color calibration.
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