What are the responsibilities and job description for the Textile Artist position at Add-Black?
Company Description
Add-Black is a Private Label Design and Manufacturing company of women's swimwear and cover-ups. Known for its creativity and attention to detail, Add-Black delivers high-quality, innovative fashion pieces that cater to contemporary trends and preferences. The company is dedicated to crafting unique and stylish garments that enhance the confidence and individuality of their clients. Located in Costa Mesa, CA, Add-Black fosters a collaborative environment for design professionals passionate about fashion and textiles.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Textile Artist role based in Costa Mesa, CA. The Textile Artist will be responsible for creating, developing, and implementing textile designs that align with the company's creative direction. Day-to-day tasks include researching trends, experimenting with various materials and techniques, collaborating with the design team to develop innovative swimwear and cover-up patterns. The role will also involve ensuring quality design execution and adhering to development timelines.
• Research and stay ahead of trends in color, print, and pattern for each season.
• Design innovative all-over prints, placement prints, and novelty fabric patterns using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Apply a deep understanding of print applications and execution techniques, ensuring alignment with • swimwear collection needs.
• Manage the development of print and artwork files, ensuring accuracy before sending them to mills for multiple brands.
• Collaborate with the Art Director and Design Director to define and execute the seasonal print roadmap.
• Review and provide detailed feedback on strike-offs from vendors to ensure design integrity.
• Utilize technical expertise in scaling, color separation, artwork placement, repeat creation, and preparing indexed files for production.
• Develop original artwork for prints, embellishments, novelty fabrics, and embroideries, incorporating trends and creativity.
• Create indexed repeats from purchased artwork and vintage garments to craft unique, trend-driven designs.
• Work closely with the design team to prepare and present seasonal collections to clients.
• Contribute to the organization and efficiency of the design team, ensuring deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment.