Temporary Assistant Textile Graphic Designer

L.L.Bean • Freeport, ME

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About The Position

L.L.Bean is seeking a temporary Assistant Textile Graphic Designer to support its Graphics team in Freeport, Maine. The role helps create distinctive, brand-right graphics, prints, and patterns across multiple product categories, including apparel, hard goods, and home. Working with experienced graphic designers and cross-functional partners, the assistant supports the execution of L.L.Bean’s graphic design vision and contributes to a consistent brand aesthetic inspired by the company’s outdoor heritage.

The position supports seasonal pattern direction, develops original artwork, researches textile trends and materials, and prepares production-ready files for mills and vendors. It also contributes to design presentations, production tracking, milestone coordination, administrative tasks, digital archives, and the organization of physical artwork. The role requires a collaborative, detail-oriented approach and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The anticipated starting base pay is $26.03–$31.24. Individual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, education, geographic location, skills, competencies, and proficiency. Employees are responsible for contributing to a safe and healthy workplace by following safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors, and working safely.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree required.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong ability to interpret and translate artistic vision and aesthetic requirements into compelling, brand-right design solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across global and cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of fabric types, textile properties, allover repeats, and production methods.
• Ability to build strong partnerships with internal teams, vendors, and sourcing partners.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and excel at project management in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of AI, Co-Pilot, Teams, and Mural.
• Excellent attention to detail when preparing and reviewing production-ready files.
• Curious, collaborative, and solution-oriented approach, with appreciation for L.L.Bean’s heritage, quality standards, and target consumer.
• Self-starter able to take initiative while contributing positively to a team-oriented culture.
• Follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures, report unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors, and conduct work safely.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Nedgraphics or other CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the Graphic Design team in translating seasonal pattern work direction into brand-right graphics, prints, and patterns for apparel, hard goods, and home.
• Assist Graphic Designers in creating original prints, graphics, and patterns.
• Explore heritage artwork and graphic assets to support authentic L.L.Bean-inspired prints and graphics.
• Research textile trends, color palettes, materials, and techniques to inform design direction.
• Support preparation for design presentations using Mural.
• Prepare and generate production-ready graphics and prints for mills and vendors.
• Work with designers, production teams, mills, and suppliers to ensure designs meet manufacturing specifications and brand standards.
• Ensure M2M milestones and deadlines are achieved successfully.
• Align on M2M key strategies, initiatives, and actions.
• Assist with development and production tracking.
• Assist with administrative tasks, maintain digital design archives, and organize original physical artwork purchases.
• Contribute to a safe and healthy workplace by following safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors, and conducting work safely.

Benefits

• Benefits package with programs and perks designed to support employees’ health and financial goals.
• Programs and perks supporting work-life balance and time to recharge outdoors.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level