Textile Designer

Johnny Was•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Johnny Was, LLC At Johnny Was, our mission is to inspire free-spirited optimism through beauty, authenticity, comfort and artistic expression. California Dreaming – the ultimate destination for those who love California and the relaxed modern bohemian lifestyle it embodies. Position Summary The Textile Designer supports the Design team in creating original prints, patterns, embroideries, and textile artwork that reflect the Johnny Was aesthetic and modern bohemian lifestyle. This role collaborates closely with Design, Product Development, and Production teams to develop seasonal collections from concept through production. The ideal candidate is highly creative, trend-aware, detail-oriented, and passionate about color, print, embroidery, and fabric innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design, Fashion Design, Surface Design, or related field
3–4 years of textile or print design experience preferred
Strong portfolio demonstrating print, pattern, embroidery, and color work
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Strong understanding of print repeats, color separation, and textile production
Knowledge of woven, knit, and embroidery techniques
Excellent eye for color, detail, and composition
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in women’s contemporary fashion
Knowledge of overseas textile development processes
Understanding of fabric printing techniques and embroidery applications
Familiarity with trend forecasting and seasonal market research
Ability to hand sketch or paint original artwork
Experience with PLM

Responsibilities

Initiating and updating the seasonal print charts while maintaining records with original headers for copyright purposes
Textile design, artwork clean-up, and creating repeats in Photoshop and Illustrator
Making print requests and communicating with overseas vendors
Updating seasonal prints and palettes in PLM
Printed accessory design, including scarves, blankets, aprons, and stationery
Creating tech packs and SMS orders through PLM
Creating accessory line sheets
Technical drawings for new styles in Illustrator
Organizing print strike-offs, accessory prototypes, and SMS samples
Setting up print appointments with art studios
Working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
Demonstrating a strong work ethic, proactive collaboration, and support for the fast-growing JW textile team