Senior Print Designer

ALICE + OLIVIA • New York, NY

8d • $120,000 - $130,000

About The Position

ALICE + OLIVIA is seeking a Senior Print Designer specializing in engineered patterns to join its Print & Concept Design team. The designer will manage prints from initial artwork through repeat development, strike-offs, and hand-off to production partners, ensuring that print developments meet the brand’s standards for femininity, color, and detail. The role focuses on preparing production-ready artwork, developing colorways, communicating with vendors, and moving prints from the studio to the sales floor.

The position works closely with mills, converters, print vendors, and internal design, product development, and production teams. It also maintains an organized print and CAD library with documented versions and readily retrievable layouts and repeats. This NYC-based role has an anticipated base salary range of $120,000 to $130,000; actual base salary depends on factors including experience, qualifications, skill set, and internal equity.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of print design experience in apparel or textiles, with a portfolio demonstrating engineered and placement prints.
• Ability to create production-ready artwork, including repeats, engineered layouts, color iterations, and print-ready files.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Experience with textile CAD systems.
• Strong color acuity and understanding of color balance, hue levels, and colorway development.
• Working knowledge of digital, rotary, and screen print methods and their impact on artwork preparation.
• Experience reviewing strike-offs and lab dips and communicating color corrections to mills and vendors.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization, with the ability to manage multiple projects against development deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Textile Design, Surface Design, Fashion Design, or a related field.
• Experience in contemporary women’s ready-to-wear.
• Familiarity with PLM systems for tech pack and development workflows.
• Understanding of textile finishings.

Responsibilities

• Create clean, production-ready artwork, set repeats, and prepare files for accurate execution by mills and printers.
• Review strike-offs, lab dips, and print proofs; mark corrections for scale, placement, registration, and color; and drive artwork to approval within development timelines.
• Collaborate with mills, converters, and print vendors on technical feasibility, minimums, and quality, translating design intent into clear, printable specifications.
• Partner with design, product development, and production teams to align prints with fabric, garment engineering, and delivery calendars.
• Maintain an organized, well-documented print and CAD library, including version control and easy retrieval of layouts and repeats.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed