Job Overview

We are seeking a Junior to Mid-level Textile Product Designer to join our in-house design team with a strong focus on mass market kitchen and tabletop textiles, as well as bedding, bath, beach, and more. This position has an opportunity to utilize both technical and creative design skills. The ideal candidate has a strong attention to detail and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Interpret artwork to create production-ready files which can include reducing color count using both digital redrawing and indexing techniques
Adjusting art as needed for product construction and printing limitations and selecting colors from Pantone color system
Create tech packs with close attention to detail for various soft textile products, constructions & techniques
Prepare pattern repeats, ensuring seamless alignment, layout and scale appropriate to product type
Review product strike offs for scale, color, and quality specifications
Review lab dips and provide comments for buyers, internal teams, and factories
Communicate with overseas vendors including but not limited to China, India and Pakistan
Provide clear art and technical direction to a global design team, using simple, effective communication to ensure alignment and understanding
Create customer presentation decks and sell sheets for all product categories
Perform market comp shops both in person and online to stay current with trend & color
Assist senior designers in creating design layouts & placement prints for all product categories with a strong focus in kitchen and tabletop
Opportunity for the ideal candidate with strong design/illustration skills to assist in creating original artwork, as well as bring product development ideas to the team.

Qualifications

2-5 Years of experience designing for home, mass market apparel, gift, or similar field
Bachelor’s degree in textile design, illustration, graphic design, or related field
Advanced Proficiency in both Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator on MAC platform
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Strong experience in creating pattern repeats
Knowledge of various printing techniques
Strong composition skills and excellent eye for color
Ability to work both collaboratively & independently in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication, digital organization, and time management skills
Flexible with ability to manage multiple projects at once
Experience using AI tools to assist design process a plus
Knowledge of home textile fabrics, constructions, materials, print and manufacturing processes a plus
Color separations experience a plus

Must submit portfolio via pdf or website link to apply

Competitive benefits

Salary to commensurate with experience

Pay: From $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Mainstream International

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