Apparel Print Designer: Color, Patterns & Production

Coldwater Creek; Pembroke (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

PTO and holidays

Sick time off

Job summary

Coldwater Creek seeks an Apparel Textile & Print Associate Designer to assist the Senior Print Manager in taking apparel print artwork from concept to production. You will design original prints for tops, dresses, and other categories using Adobe Creative Suite and help develop colorways, repeats, and scale adjustments.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of experience in apparel textile and print design, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in apparel textile and print design (internships included).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating print, pattern, and/or graphic design work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop required). Must have strong Photoshop and color skills.
• Understanding of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PLM system.
• Understanding and willingness to use AI as a print-creating/illustrating tool. Experience using AI a plus.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of fabric printing techniques and production processes is a plus.
• Experience working with apparel product development cycles.
• Familiarity with retail or DTC women’s fashion brands.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing original apparel prints, patterns, and graphics for seasonal collections across multiple product categories using Adobe Suite.
• Support development of artwork from concept through production, including colorways, repeats, and scale adjustments.
• Create technical files for production, ensuring artwork is accurate and meets mill/vendor requirements.
• Manage print production strike-offs by organizing current seasonal CAD print boards and past-season binders.
• Evaluate execution and color with manager and team; communicate color comments to overseas vendors.
• Prep, organize and run weekly strike-off meetings with design and merchandising.
• Data entry into PLM system to track comments/production and input artwork.
• Maintain vendor relationships, email communication and project documentation.
• Prepare print presentation materials and boards.
• Organize and track printer supplies; reorder inks/paper as needed.
• Represent the print department in milestone meetings by taking notes, pulling pantones, artworks, creating colorways, and staying engaged.
• Maintain and manage print library, digital and physical.
• Assist with sending artwork files to overseas vendors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Portfolio development

Color theory

Communication skills

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

PLM system

Microsoft Word/Outlook/Excel

Job description

Coldwater Creek seeks an Apparel Textile & Print Associate Designer to assist the Senior Print Manager in taking apparel print artwork from concept to production. You will design original prints for tops, dresses, and other categories using Adobe Creative Suite and help develop colorways, repeats, and scale adjustments.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of experience in apparel textile and print design, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop.