Designer

Elite Sportswear LP•Reading, PA

18d

About The Position

Job Summary: The Designer is responsible for creating embellishment, textile print, and garment designs to support both team and customer needs. This role will have a strong emphasis on developing original textile prints for use in athletic apparel, including engineered and repeat patterns. The Designer may also contribute to stock product lines based on business needs and individual skill level. This position requires daily collaboration with Development, Product, and Production teams and plays a key role in ensuring print execution aligns with design intent and manufacturing capabilities. Education: Secondary Education in fashion design, apparel, textiles, or related field. 1- 5 years of apparel design experience is preferred.

Requirements

Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Strong understanding of textile print development, including repeats, colorways, and scale
Ability to multitask several projects at once and prioritize as needed
Ability to communicate effectively and work as a team
Work well in a highly productive environment, strong attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of sublimation printing processes and limitations preferred
Basic Knowledge of garment construction and patterns, preferred experience in athletic apparel

Responsibilities

Create or alter designs using Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
Communicate technical design information to Pattern and Production Departments if needed
Develop original textile prints, including repeats, engineered placements, and sublimation artwork
Prepare print-ready files, ensuring accuracy in scale, color, and repeat alignment
Create custom embellishment artwork and potential to create sublimation artwork as needed
Review Custom samples and attend fittings
Participate in daily design meetings and product line reviews seasonally
Contribute to story boards for customer meetings
Work with onsite manufacturing team to problem solve and correct production issues
Adhere to established timelines for customer quotes and custom garment development
Produce quality work daily with accuracy in design notes and specifications
Multi-task several projects at once, ability to communicate workload and prioritize tasks
Complete other tasks as assigned based on the business needs
Potential for travel to photo shoots and customer meetings if needed