Midwest Personnel Resource LLC
Textile Designer
Midwest Personnel Resource LLC, Dallas, Texas, United States,
Dallas has been identified as a great place to find Print/Textile Designers.
The right candidate will need to relocate w/in the Midwest to work a hybrid schedule (Tues-Thur. in office). Relocation assistance provided.
Work for a medium sized company, in a team environment, where employees share in each success and work together to accomplish their goals. This employer prides itself in low employee turnover and offers a great work environment. If this environment sounds like “home” and you are an artistic print designer, we need to talk.
Summary:Create prints that meet design objectives and contribute to achieving brand vision. Develop CAD artwork derived from own as well as other print designers’ work for use across all product categories.
Work through entire design process, to design on-brand, commercial and trend driven prints.You will be part of an in-house print design team. Get the best experiences/training/development in the industry.
This is an innovative/creative role vs. computer generated print design role. Design aesthetic needs to represent a high end to luxury taste level to inspire and captivate the targeted consumer!
Job Description:Create prints for core cotton line from own original or company purchased artwork or inspiration referencePresent original artworks and inspiration references to Design Management at the onset of each season, in accordance with the Product Development calendarFully develop prints selected by Design management, complete CAD artwork in AI and develop coordinating lining and border patterns. Adapt all artwork to fit printer’s repeat requirementsDevelop CAD artwork for prints on textiles and other substrates including PVC, PU and leather. Design work may include development of original patterns (coordinates to core line in other materials) as well as adaptation of existing print for specific productsRelease copyrights of own artwork to company before sending files to printing millStay current on industry trends. Attend relevant textile color and trend shows.Participate in proofing of files provided by textile designers for color, size, repeat and overall accuracyPrepare Print Design calendar and help all internal and external groups meet calendar deadlinesPrepare specifications related to produced CAD (size, colors, placement, repeat, etc.) and communicate to appropriate vendors accordinglyWork closely with fabric designers to provide color matching when printing artwork in house. Provide design input and support through manipulation of layout, size, color selection and position.Update and maintain record of all CAD designs submitted by textile designers and created in houseManage the request and receipt of CAD revisions from external print designers and prepare new submits for review by the Design teamCommunicate with textile designers and vendors to ensure materials prepared are issued in proper formatReview strike-offs against artwork and comment on screen accuracyProvide flat sketches and illustrations of new products for line lists, technical renderings and presentation boardsParticipate in evaluation of all product line concepts along with other product development team membersManage operation of CAD machine and printerResponsible for the keeping and recording of the original artwork in archival safe boxes and the registering of the names with legalProvide assistance to design team by creating and updating technical sketches, as neededProvide creative input and suggestions for own work
Qualifications:
High school graduate. Bachelor’s degree in textile design, graphic design, or related field preferred.5+ years experience in designing, managing and manipulating print designs on textilesDemonstrated artistic ability to draw, sketch and illustrateAdvanced Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop requiredExperience in the fashion industry strongly preferredCreative eye for colorSuperior score (>16) on Farnsworth-Munsell 100 hue testKnowledge of textile printing industryAbility to create and think outside the boxAbility to create product specsGood PC and/or Mac skills utilizing Microsoft Office softwareDetail oriented with strong organizational skillsExcellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skillsProactive, adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast paced environmentStrong team player
The right candidate will need to relocate w/in the Midwest to work a hybrid schedule (Tues-Thur. in office). Relocation assistance provided.
Work for a medium sized company, in a team environment, where employees share in each success and work together to accomplish their goals. This employer prides itself in low employee turnover and offers a great work environment. If this environment sounds like “home” and you are an artistic print designer, we need to talk.
Summary:Create prints that meet design objectives and contribute to achieving brand vision. Develop CAD artwork derived from own as well as other print designers’ work for use across all product categories.
Work through entire design process, to design on-brand, commercial and trend driven prints.You will be part of an in-house print design team. Get the best experiences/training/development in the industry.
This is an innovative/creative role vs. computer generated print design role. Design aesthetic needs to represent a high end to luxury taste level to inspire and captivate the targeted consumer!
Job Description:Create prints for core cotton line from own original or company purchased artwork or inspiration referencePresent original artworks and inspiration references to Design Management at the onset of each season, in accordance with the Product Development calendarFully develop prints selected by Design management, complete CAD artwork in AI and develop coordinating lining and border patterns. Adapt all artwork to fit printer’s repeat requirementsDevelop CAD artwork for prints on textiles and other substrates including PVC, PU and leather. Design work may include development of original patterns (coordinates to core line in other materials) as well as adaptation of existing print for specific productsRelease copyrights of own artwork to company before sending files to printing millStay current on industry trends. Attend relevant textile color and trend shows.Participate in proofing of files provided by textile designers for color, size, repeat and overall accuracyPrepare Print Design calendar and help all internal and external groups meet calendar deadlinesPrepare specifications related to produced CAD (size, colors, placement, repeat, etc.) and communicate to appropriate vendors accordinglyWork closely with fabric designers to provide color matching when printing artwork in house. Provide design input and support through manipulation of layout, size, color selection and position.Update and maintain record of all CAD designs submitted by textile designers and created in houseManage the request and receipt of CAD revisions from external print designers and prepare new submits for review by the Design teamCommunicate with textile designers and vendors to ensure materials prepared are issued in proper formatReview strike-offs against artwork and comment on screen accuracyProvide flat sketches and illustrations of new products for line lists, technical renderings and presentation boardsParticipate in evaluation of all product line concepts along with other product development team membersManage operation of CAD machine and printerResponsible for the keeping and recording of the original artwork in archival safe boxes and the registering of the names with legalProvide assistance to design team by creating and updating technical sketches, as neededProvide creative input and suggestions for own work
Qualifications:
High school graduate. Bachelor’s degree in textile design, graphic design, or related field preferred.5+ years experience in designing, managing and manipulating print designs on textilesDemonstrated artistic ability to draw, sketch and illustrateAdvanced Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop requiredExperience in the fashion industry strongly preferredCreative eye for colorSuperior score (>16) on Farnsworth-Munsell 100 hue testKnowledge of textile printing industryAbility to create and think outside the boxAbility to create product specsGood PC and/or Mac skills utilizing Microsoft Office softwareDetail oriented with strong organizational skillsExcellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skillsProactive, adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast paced environmentStrong team player