Hank · LocalHank · A real person reviews every order
T-shirt & merch design in New York City, NY
We will not pretend to sell or stock the shirts for you. You get files you can send to a local or online printer.
- ⚡ Fast, fixed-price jobs
- 👀 A real person reviews every order
- 💲 No surprise invoices
- 🤝 No long contracts
Why it matters in New York City
T-shirt & merch design for a New York City business has to work in the context of a five-borough mix of global industries and dense neighborhood commerce. Around Downtown Brooklyn and Midtown, customers also come in from Hoboken and other nearby places, like a packed holiday week in Midtown or a quieter midsummer weekend in some neighborhoods. LocalHank delivers the work online, and a real person reviews every order.
In New York City, with a five-borough mix of global industries and dense neighborhood commerce, a homemade logo is easy to spot. Clean design helps you hold your own around Manhattan and on a phone screen.
Who orders this around New York City:
- A New York City shop launching a small merch drop
- A neighborhood shop whose current shirt design looks stretched or homemade
- A restaurant in Brooklyn that wants a shirt for staff or regulars
Hank's tip: Ask your printer about ink limits and placement before you order a complicated design. A New York City print shop would rather see a simple file than fix a messy one.
Service area: New York City businesses in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, plus nearby communities such as Newark, Long Island City, and Jersey City. All work is delivered online, so there is no office visit.
Compare packages
| Basic | Standard | Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $249 | $495 | $895 |
| Delivery | 24 hours* | 2-3 days | 3-5 days |
| Revisions | 3 revisions | As listed | As listed |
| 1 merch design | Yes | — | — |
| 3 revisions | Yes | — | — |
| Light and dark versions | Yes | — | — |
| Print-ready PNG and vector where it applies | Yes | — | — |
| 3 design directions to pick from | — | Yes | — |
| A front-and-back shirt layout | — | Yes | — |
| Hat or tote adaptation | — | Yes | — |
| Print-ready files | — | Yes | — |
| Everything in Standard | — | — | Yes |
| A small merch set (up to 4 items) | — | — | Yes |
| Mockups for your shop page | — | — | Yes |
| A simple size or color note sheet | — | — | Yes |
After you order: what to send Hank
- What items you want to print first
- Logo or typography to use
- Colors, placement, and any words that must appear
- Your printer's template, if you have one
You'll get an intake email with an upload link right after checkout. The clock starts when your files arrive.
Sample work
Portfolio samples for merch design are being added. Want to see examples before you order? Ask Hank and we'll send some.
Merch design in New York City: FAQ
Do I own the design?
Yes, the final merch designs from your order, once paid.
Can you write for one borough or neighborhood, not the whole city?
Yes. Tell us the exact area you serve so we do not over-claim.
Can a contractor in Downtown Brooklyn order this?
Yes. A contractor is a good fit for the merch design package. Order online, send the items on the intake list, and the finished work comes back by email. No in-person meeting is needed.
Do you also serve customers coming from New Rochelle?
Yes, if that is part of how your New York City business actually works. Tell us in the intake, and we can name New Rochelle on the materials or profile copy where it belongs. We will not add towns you do not serve.
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