Senior Print Designer

KITH

2d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Kith is seeking a self-motivated, detail oriented Print Designer for a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is a driven, team player that will help the Design Team with daily tasks and delegated projects.

Requirements

Experience: 3-5 years experience in the print or textile industry.
Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Textile Design, Print Design or related experience necessary
Skills: Understanding of Adobe programs
Ability to draw digitally (with or without wacom) is a must
Highly organized and detail-oriented with ability to multitask and prioritize along with clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
Effectively manage time, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Positive and passionate with strong problem-solving skills and a desire to work in a collaborative environment and build strong relationships with business partners and team mates
Team player

Nice To Haves

Hand sketching/painting/drawing skills is a plus, but not mandatory

Responsibilities

Research, identify, and present print trend direction, creating and presenting design boards for each season showcasing print direction
Work closely and collaborate with the senior design director, design, and buying teams to develop prints for seasons
Translate seasonal concept direction into cohesive and innovative print collections
Collaborate with technical designers to set up engineered placed prints
Ensuring print is designed with cost and technical parameters in mind, working closely with design and material partners to ensure point of view is in line with overarching seasonal direction
Communicate with fabric team, factories, and mills - having understanding of full print process from beginning to end
Strong connection to emerging print and pattern trends, including the use of AI
Manage seasonal print workload to meet all deadlines as per product development calendar
Exceptional color sense, skilled in utilizing seasonal color palettes to create prints
Skillfully color separate artworks, reducing colors to meet screen or fabric limitations while preserving intended aesthetic
Generate CADs to communicate placement of print designs on garments and create techpacks for artwork to be sent to factories and mills