FUNCTION
Support the design team in creating surface designs that meet design objectives and contribute to achieving brand vision, helping translate trend and concept direction into production-ready prints and surface designs. Ass in developing cohesive artwork across silhouettes and categories, partner cross-functionally on development needs, and maintain technical accuracy from concept through approval.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Note: Other duties may be assigned)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Create complementary and coordinating print/surface designs, rework layouts and repeats, and recolor artwork within production parameters
Create style specific artwork for home, wearables and other categories
Engineer surface design repeats, placements, and complex files with technical precision, for all surface design techniques including but not limited to printing, embroidery, and embellishment. Deliver clean, production-ready artwork and maintains accountability through strike-off/sampling and approval stages
Prepare production ready artwork files and maintain art/color records in PLM (FlexPLM) and product line creation tool (VibeIQ) as well as keep the design studio artwork wall up to date
Work with product design, product development, and material development throughout the development process to ensure artwork meets vendor, costing, and execution requirements
Stay current on industry trends and artwork techniques
Maintain a high level of aesthetic judgement and effectively translate trends into artwork while cohesively creating an overall artwork collection
Assist with the organization and distribution of vector files and paper standards to cross functional, licensees and vendors
Foster collaboration and accountability. Model high standards and reinforce shared expectations
Contribute positively to the design team dynamic by performing all tasks with a willing attitude, strong sense of urgency, and dedication to the company by creatively designing into the brand aesthetic
Other duties as needed or assigned
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High school graduate. Bachelor’s degree in textile design, graphic design, or related field preferred
2+ years experience in designing, managing and manipulating surface designs on textiles
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Demonstrate artistic ability to draw, sketch and illustrate
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and production-ready file standards. Proficiency in Adobe Create Suite and other design tools a plus. FlexPLM, VibeIQ, and Epson wide-format printer use experience a plus
Experience in the fashion industry strongly preferred, strong background in surface design
Creative eye for color
Superior score (>16) on Farnsworth-Munsell 100 hue test and fluent in Pantone systems across creative and production settings
Knowledge of textile printing, embroidery, embellishment and surface design industry
Good Mac and/or PC skills utilizing Microsoft Office software
Detail-oriented, well-organized and excellent time management skills
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Proactive, adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong team player
PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS
Please submit a portfolio featuring:
Original hand-created and digital artwork
Seamless repeat patterns
Florals, paisley, conversational/novelty prints and supporting print designs
Colorway development
Border, engineered or placement artwork
Examples of artwork applied to finished…