Textile Print Designer

Loblaw Companies Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company, Joe Fresh, seeks a Textile/Print Designer in Toronto who will assist in conceptualizing and producing graphic prints for textiles. The role involves collaboration with the Design department, ensuring design consistency and high-quality delivery. Candidates should have a degree in Textile Design and advanced skills in Adobe software.

Qualifications

• 2-5 Years of Textile Design experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe software programs.
• Must be a versatile, self-motivated individual.

Responsibilities

• Work with Design Director to develop seasonal color palettes.
• Develop assortment of seasonal prints and yarn dyes.
• Communicate designs to overseas vendors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Drawing skills

Education

Degree in Textile Design or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Acrobat

Aquario Design

NedGraphics

Kaledo

Job description

Founded in 2006, Joe Fresh is a leading source for modern style and accessible design, offering comprehensive lifestyle collections for men, women and children. Joe Fresh delivers quality and compelling value in categories spanning in apparel, accessories, and footwear. Joe Fresh collections are polished and sophisticated, with a focus on essential designs that appeal to a broad range of style-savvy consumers. With more than 350 Joe Fresh departments from coast to coast, the Joe fresh network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work. We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness, and inclusivity. We are looking for innovative, hardworking, and collaborative team members for our Joe Fresh team. Join our team in our goal of helping Canadians Live Life Well.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing.Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

Purpose:

• Joe Fresh offers clothes that are accessible to a broad range of shoppers seeking smart, sophisticated, and understandable style for their busy lives. A classic sensibility updated to a modern beat. Joe Fresh is a brand that stands for spirited style infused with easy sophistication and enduring appeal. Alive with color and rich in thoughtful details, it's fashion that empowers authentic self-expression through inspired design. Beyond trends, Joe Fresh is the promise of smart style made simple.
• We are currently seeking a Textile/Print Designer who can conceptualize, adjust, and produce graphic prints for textiles. The Print Designer will work closely with the Design department to ensure high quality design consistency across all products, print material meets project requirements and help prepare production ready designs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with Design Director to develop seasonal color palettes and print direction
• Develop assortment of seasonal prints, yarn dyes and sweater art
• Develop original print artwork based on concept inspiration and bought art, creating prints by hand when necessary
• Re-color prints and make print repeat/layout adjustments during development
• Package artwork templates and communicate designs to overseas vendors
• Work with production and color teams to review and troubleshoot prints based on costing and execution parameters
• Complete all tasks according to corporate calendar
• Research market to determine print trends across all product categories

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Textile Design or equivalent
• 2-5 Years of Textile Design experience
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe software programs (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat)
• Knowledge of Aquario Design or similar print programs is preferred (NedGraphics, Kaledo, etc.)
• Knowledge of basic print techniques and garment construction
• Must be a versatile, self-motivated, innovative individual who pays close attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and ability to complete multiple tasks and projects within deadlines
• Strong drawing skills, able to draw in a variety of styles

How You’ll Succeed:
At Joe Fresh, we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture.We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.

If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.

Joe Fresh recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

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