Textile Designer - Sleepwear & Apparel

Printfresh•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Printfresh is seeking a highly skilled illustrator and textile designer to create original prints and embroideries for its sleepwear and apparel collections. The role develops artwork from initial concepts and sketches through finished, production-ready designs, bringing imaginative storytelling, a strong sense of color, and attention to detail to seasonal collections and collaborations. The designer works with Creative Leadership, Design, Merchandising, Buying, Product Development, Marketing, and Graphic Design teams to balance creative exploration with commercial needs and production deadlines. This is a full-time position based in Printfresh’s Philadelphia office, Monday through Friday. The role includes creating 10–12 or more detailed prints each month, preparing production-ready print and embroidery files and technical pages, supporting presentations and product development, and keeping work aligned with seasonal calendars. Applicants must include a portfolio link with examples of hand drawings or paintings, finished repeat designs, and artwork translated into manufactured products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Illustration, Textile Design, Fine Arts, Fashion, or a related field.
Experience creating original print and embroidery designs for the women’s apparel industry.
Strong illustration and drawing skills, with a distinctive point of view and the ability to create emotional artwork.
Ability to bring humor and clever ideas to feminine, whimsical patterns.
Proficiency in design software, including Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Strong communication abilities.
Include a portfolio link showcasing design work, including hand drawings or paintings, finished repeat designs, and examples of artwork translated into manufactured products.

Nice To Haves

7–10 or more years of textile design experience for women’s fashion brands is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create 10–12 or more detailed sleepwear and apparel prints each month using drawing, painting, or digital illustration.
Create original prints for collections with outside partners, including brand collaborations, licensing, influencers, and major department stores.
Assist with designing and sourcing trims as needed.
Follow the print design calendar and ensure artwork is created, reviewed, and delivered on time.
Brainstorm and pitch concepts for new collections, and develop rough concepts and references for print designs.
Prepare and present seasonal concepts to Buying and Merchandising teams, coordinating with Design and adhering to seasonal calendars.
Coordinate with Design to prepare full-scale printouts and renderings or mockups for final seasonal print assortment presentations.
Collaborate with Buying, Merchandising, and Design to revise print collections and create cohesive assortments that meet business needs and introduce new patterns and ideas.
Prepare final artwork for factory production, including creating repeats, indexing artwork for table screenprinting, and cleaning up files.
Create factory-ready print and embroidery technical pages, including Pantone identification, detailed instructions, and printouts.
Work with the CAD Manager and Design team to send artwork packages and tech packs to overseas vendors in accordance with the T&A calendar.
Create seasonal palettes and mood boards for Marketing and Graphic Design teams.
Stay current on relevant trends, creators, and sellers in the market.
Create minibodies and model renderings for new collections as needed.
Work with Design and Product Development to review strike-offs and samples for print quality and assist with approvals and comments.
Help keep line sheets visually accurate by updating minibodies with changes in coordination with Product Development and Design.
Assist with packaging, gift wrap, and garment label designs as needed.