Textile Designer
24 Seven Talent, New York, NY, United States
A well-known fashion brand is looking for a Freelance Textile Designer to join their team in New York.
This role will support the Textile Technology and Graphics teams and partner closely with Stylists, Designers, and Merchandising to ensure prints, patterns, and graphics are executed accurately and delivered on tight seasonal timelines.
Position Summary: The Associate Textile Technologist will support the development and execution of seasonal prints, patterns, and graphics across product lines. This role acts as a key coordinator between Stylists, Designers, CAD artists, and global vendors to ensure design intent is maintained while meeting milestone deadlines. The individual will manage strike‑offs, pattern approvals, and graphic spec documentation while maintaining accurate tracking within PLM systems.
Key Responsibilities
Support graphic design, product design, and graphic technologists with creating and maintaining spec packs and graphic charts
Attend weekly meetings with designers to understand graphic design intent and translate concepts into production‑ready spec packs
Ensure graphics are technically viable for factory execution and meet production requirements
Prepare spec packs for seasonal graphics, chase adds, and collaboration projects
Track development timelines and help ensure deadlines are met within the seasonal calendar
Partner with cross‑functional teams and vendors to ensure accurate execution of graphics and prints
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Graphic Design, Apparel Production, Textile Development, or a related field
2–5 years of experience in print, pattern, graphic product development, or textile sourcing
Experience reviewing color, layout, and strike‑offs for graphics and prints
Knowledge of repeat artwork, fabric content, and printing machine capabilities
Understanding of printing processes, garment dyeing, washing, and fabric finishing
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and PLM/Centric
Ability to track development with overseas factories and vendors
Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple product seasons and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
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This role will support the Textile Technology and Graphics teams and partner closely with Stylists, Designers, and Merchandising to ensure prints, patterns, and graphics are executed accurately and delivered on tight seasonal timelines.
Position Summary: The Associate Textile Technologist will support the development and execution of seasonal prints, patterns, and graphics across product lines. This role acts as a key coordinator between Stylists, Designers, CAD artists, and global vendors to ensure design intent is maintained while meeting milestone deadlines. The individual will manage strike‑offs, pattern approvals, and graphic spec documentation while maintaining accurate tracking within PLM systems.
Key Responsibilities
Support graphic design, product design, and graphic technologists with creating and maintaining spec packs and graphic charts
Attend weekly meetings with designers to understand graphic design intent and translate concepts into production‑ready spec packs
Ensure graphics are technically viable for factory execution and meet production requirements
Prepare spec packs for seasonal graphics, chase adds, and collaboration projects
Track development timelines and help ensure deadlines are met within the seasonal calendar
Partner with cross‑functional teams and vendors to ensure accurate execution of graphics and prints
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Graphic Design, Apparel Production, Textile Development, or a related field
2–5 years of experience in print, pattern, graphic product development, or textile sourcing
Experience reviewing color, layout, and strike‑offs for graphics and prints
Knowledge of repeat artwork, fabric content, and printing machine capabilities
Understanding of printing processes, garment dyeing, washing, and fabric finishing
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and PLM/Centric
Ability to track development with overseas factories and vendors
Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple product seasons and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
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