Associate Textile Designer

FashionUnited; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

FashionUnited is looking for a talented individual to support the development of seasonal print and pattern identities in San Francisco. You will partner closely with the design team to create exceptional color and print concepts.

Essential skills include basic knowledge of CAD systems, strong organizational skills, and an understanding of textile designs. This role is crucial to transforming design visions into tangible products that captivate audiences.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of print and textile designs, color matching, and creation of colorways.
• Awareness of product development from conceptualization to finished design for textiles.
• Ability to recognize and act on inconsistencies in data or results.

Responsibilities

• Support in the development of seasonal print/color concepts.
• Input prints and yarn dyes in CAD system in multiple colorways.
• Maintain an understanding of print and CAD technology trends.
• Assist in preparing artwork packages that comply with production-ready standards.
• Complete structured assignments based on stated priorities.

Skills

Basic knowledge of CAD systems/software/printers

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

NedGraphics

Illustrator

Photoshop

MS Office

Excel

Job description

About the Role

In this role, you will support the development of the color, print and pattern identity for a product area. You will assist in developing seasonal print and woven concepts using a CAD system to create repeats, colorways, and scale variations of both purchased and original artwork. You’ll need to partner closely with the design team and understand the brand aesthetic to achieve iconic and flawless concepts.

What You'll Do

• Support in the development of seasonal print/color concepts and build out relevant print/yarn dye/ embroidery pattern stories from that concept that are on brand
• Input prints and yarn dyes in CAD system in multiple colorways and various sizes, maximizing efficiency and organization and meeting deadlines
• Maintain an understanding of print and CAD technology trends in the market, providing relevant imagery to communicate print trends and build seasonal color palettes and pattern boards
• Assist in preparing artwork packages that comply with production ready standards, providing well defined recommendations to meet business requirements
• Ask effective questions and solicit feedback to understand needs
• Complete structured assignments based on stated priorities, such as maintaining an organized project identification system and ordering supplies.

Who You Are

• Basic knowledge of CAD systems/software/printers (NedGraphics; Illustrator; Photoshop), MS Office and Excel
• Basic understanding of print and textile designs, color matching and creation of colorways
• Strong organizational, time management and communication skills
• Awareness of product development from conceptualization to finished design for textiles
• Recognize and act on inconsistencies in data or results