Print Designer

Erdem; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion house in London is seeking a talented designer specializing in print. The successful candidate will contribute to seasonal research, manage workflows, and ensure production quality. Applicants should have a degree in Fashion or Textile Design and 5+ years of experience in luxury fashion, along with strong skills in Adobe Photoshop and a keen understanding of the brand's aesthetic.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the fashion industry at a luxury level specializing in print.
• Strong interest in print design.
• An understanding of the Erdem brand and aesthetic.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to seasonal print and color palette research.
• Manage own workflow in line with the seasonal critical path.
• Participate in production fittings for printed garments.

Skills

Print design

Research skills

Drawing skills

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

Team player

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Fashion or Textile Design

Job description

Our Company

ERDEM is an independent house of bold fashion, based in London. Founded in 2005 by designer Erdem Moralioglu MBE, the brand has forged its own path within the industry. After appointing his first CEO in 2020, the company has begun its exciting growth journey to increase its visibility and expand its global footprint through Wholesale, Retail & eCommerce channels.

How we do things

We truly believe our independence is one of our greatest strengths. It ensures we are agile and fast to market. Our team are convivial, dynamic and share the common goal of growing our brand in a sustainable way. Our product is worn by incredible women all over the world.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Research

• Contribute to seasonal print and colour palette research with guidance from the Senior Print Designer
• Present research findings and inspiration clearly and confidently in team meetings
• Develop relationships with print suppliers and contribute to evolving the seasonal print offering

Scheduling & Workflow

• Manage own workflow in line with the seasonal critical path and communicate progress proactively.
• Assist in the coordination of the Print/Artwork weekly schedule in collaboration with the Senior Print Designer.
• Assist in the creation and refinement of placement prints, repeats, and engineered designs, ensuring technical accuracy (scale, colour, repeat, etc.).
• Liaise with the Fabric Developer and Senior Designer to align print design with fabric choices and cost considerations.
• Assist with the development of artworks across a variety of fabric bases, including jacquards, brocades, and knits.
• Order and manage colour chips, ensuring accurate colour matching to Pantone or digital palettes.
• Review strike-offs and sample meterage for quality and printing accuracy, raising and resolving issues in coordination with the Product Development team.
• Support troubleshooting of development print issues and suggest improvements for print quality.

Production

• Participate in production fittings for printed garments to assess placement and print execution.
• Make print amendments as needed to meet production requirements and quality standards
• Submit colour corrections and oversee the alignment of prints across different fabric bases.
• Support smooth transition of prints from sampling to bulk production, ensuring accuracy in colour, layout, and scale.

Documentation & Archive

• Maintain up-to-date digital and physical print moodboards.
• Keep accurate records of print development stages in shared logs for transparency across departments.
• Help manage and archive seasonal print files and documentation for future reference.

Requirements:

• Degree in Fashion or Textile Design or similar with strong interest in print design

• 5 yrs + experience within fashion industry at a luxury/premium level specialising in Print

• An understanding and connection with the Erdem brand and aesthetic

• Strong research, concept, creative and drawing skills

• Excellent skills in Adobe Photoshop and good understanding of InDesign and Illustrator Ideal candidate to also have knowledge of Screen Printing Initiative and drive

• Team player Analytical and problem solving

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Organised, efficient and meticulous

In order to apply please attach your Cv and your digital Portfolio.