Summary

The Associate Textile Designer is responsible for supporting the creation and production of original graphic and/or textile print designs that appropriately reflect the assigned brand’s aesthetics within assigned calendar deadlines

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Create original artwork for prints, wovens, and graphics seasonally in support of multiple brands as needed.
Ability to translate trends, concepts, and direction for creation of brand specific prints
Create original artwork from design direction
Advanced skill level using design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Ned Graphics to execute designs, color reduce, put into technical repeat, and manipulate purchased artwork
Research current trends and concepts in order to create brand specific original artwork.
Provide embroidery design support as needed.
Effectively partners with design on all execution and business needs
Assist with paperwork and download of purchased artwork as needed.
Ensures that final artwork is correct for production ready standards and mechanicals.
Continually expand upon knowledge of current trends, color and technical skill sets
Maintain and organize our physical and digital libraries and archives as needed.

SKILLS:

Proficiency and expertise in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Ned Graphics or related program
Strong artistic background including the ability to create conceptual and final art in several different mediums
General knowledge of print and textile design.
Good sense of color application.
Works well under pressure with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple deadlines without sacrificing attention to detail
Basic PC knowledge required.
Good interpersonal communication and collaboration with cross functional partners

REQUIREMENTS

BA/BS/BFA in Graphic Design, Textile Design Illustration or related field
Experience in design, preferably in the retail or textile industry is a plus
2+ years of applied print/graphic design experience
Field related portfolio