Apparel Textile & Print Associate Designer

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

Be your best self – join the team at Coldwater Creek!

We believe that every woman – at every stage – should look and feel her very best. Like her, our brand is rich with spirit and promise. We’re committed to bringing her unexpected and extraordinary styles that fit her life, so she can always be her best self.

We feel the same way about our team. At Coldwater Creek, we have many exciting and rewarding career opportunities at all levels. We’re an omnichannel retailer serving customers online and through our catalogs. Together with our talented team, we continue building on our rich history of unique style and outstanding customer service

Benefits and perks:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance on the first of the month following start date
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and sick time off

Position Summary

The Apparel Textile & Print Associate Designer will assist the Senior Print Manager in execution of Apparel print pattern artwork from design to production phase. Candidate must have an interest in Textile Design and strong concept and perception of color.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing original Apparel prints, patterns, and graphics for seasonal collections across multiple product categories (e.g., tops, dresses, soft separates) using Adobe Suite.
• Support the 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 binders of past seasons.
• Evaluate execution and color with help of manager and team members. Clearly communicate color comments to overseas vendors on all strike-offs.
• 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 Epson printer supplies. Communicate when inks or paper need to be re-ordered to manager.
• Represent the print department in milestone meetings by taking notes, pulling pantones, artworks, creating colorways, and staying actively engaged throughout discussions.
• Maintain and manage print library, both digital and physical.
• Assist with and send artwork files both new and revised to overseas vendors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in Apparel textile and print design within fashion or a related industry (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 outstanding, 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.
• Complete the Farnsworth-Munsell color test.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.