Associate Print Designer – Temporary

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Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

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USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Free People in Philadelphia seeks a skilled Print Designer to create and execute in-house prints for Collection Femme and Only @ FP. You will translate fashion trends into original prints, working closely with the design director and buying teams to drive retail and wholesale successes.

You will utilize traditional drawing and Adobe Creative Suite to build layouts, colorways, and CADs, while sourcing vintage textiles and staying ahead of trend cycles in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in textile/surface design or related field.
3–4 years design industry experience preferred.
Strong understanding of Free People customer and fashion trends.
Hands-on with hand drawing and digital rendering.

Responsibilities

Create, develop, and execute prints for Free People collections.
Collaborate with design, buying, and product teams for retail and wholesale.
Attend design flow meetings and manage deadlines.
Produce CADs showing print placement and colorways.
Source vintage textiles and image libraries for inspiration.
Maintain organized files and support fast-paced workflow.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proactiveness

Self-starter

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Design

Bachelor’s Degree in Surface Design

Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art

Bachelor’s Degree in Illustration

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

NedGraphics

Microsoft Office 365

AI Platforms

MidJourney

PromeAi

Job description

Create, develop, and execute own-brand prints for Free People’s Collection Femme and Only @ FP categories.
Assist in creating original, repeat, conversational, engineered-placement, and apparel-driven prints.
Work collaboratively with the design director, design, and buying teams for retail and wholesale divisions.
Attend and actively participate in design flow meetings.
Use traditional drawing, painting, arts and crafts techniques, and Adobe Creative Suite to create artwork, layouts, and colorways.
Collaborate with product development and technical designers to set up engineered prints.
Create print layouts and provide colorways aligned with specific color palettes.
Conduct research and develop print designs to realize the Print Director’s vision.
Source vintage textiles, prints, and digital image libraries for inspiration.
Track fashion trends related to print and color and incorporate them into artwork.
Generate CADs showing print placement on garments.
Create technical artwork packages for vendors and factories.
Maintain organized file folders using established naming conventions.
Keep the office and workspace tidy and organized.
Manage deadlines and contribute to the growth of a dynamic team.
4-5 days in office Philadelphia PA - Home Office Navy Yard.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Design, Surface Design, Fine Art, Illustration, or related experience required.
3-4 Years Design industry or related experience strongly preferred.
Strong sense and understanding of the Free People Customer and how Fashion Trends could translate to new and exciting designs.
Ability to identify new trends and how those can relate to print designs.
Strong sense of technical print design, understanding and passion for surface design and making of repeat prints.
Experience in print and textile design with a strong foundation of hand drawing/painting and digital rendering.
Technical skills in Adobe Creative Suite and NedGraphics (preferred).
Enthusiasm and willingness to explore creatively using AI platforms.
Knowledge/experience with MidJourney and PromeAi would be a plus.
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office 365.
Self-starter with the ability to function independently as well as in a team-based environment.
Great attention to detail, strong sense of urgency and ability to thrive in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
Strong organizational skills and proactiveness, great communication skills and ability to multitask.
4-5 days in office Philadelphia PA - Home Office Navy Yard.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in print and textile design, with a strong foundation in hand drawing, painting, and digital rendering. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and capable of collaborating effectively within a team to create innovative designs that align with fashion trends.

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