I am looking for a freelance print designer who can work IN HOUSE in NYC while a team member is out on leave. This is the ad we placed:
Textile / Graphic Designer
We are seeking a creative and dynamic Textile / Graphic Designer to join our team and develop original textile prints and graphic designs for our women's, girls', and pet collections. This role involves collaboration across various departments, market research, and direct communication with overseas textile mills.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop the brand’s seasonal color and print direction and mood boards.
Create original and trend-right prints and graphic designs for Outdoor/Active brand across multiple categories/divisions: swim, sportswear, outerwear, base layer, and pet.
Provide runway and trend reports to the design team and cross-functional partners to inspire and support print and color ideas.
Work closely with the design and merchandising teams to create brand right print and color direction that aligns with business needs.
Design/ recolor/ put into repeat original artwork
Create factory ready artwork with pitch sheets/ instructions to mills
Communicate with overseas textile mills to develop prints/strike offs
Comment on all print strike offs and bulk submits on prints
Design various marketing materials to enhance sales presentations.
Create cads showing styles/colors/prints
Qualifications:
Strong design portfolio showcasing textile and graphic design expertise.
Great eye for color
Excel at photoshop/ illustrator
Experience w/ AI design programs a plus
Detail oriented
Experience working in the fashion industry, preferably in textile design.
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams, both domestically and internationally.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to multitask