Associate Textile Designer

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