Apparel Designer

Our women's fashion client on the South Shore is looking for a associate level Apparel and Textile Designer. Looking for 2 years experience (internship experience can be included) and a portfolio demonstrating print, pattern, and/or graphic design work--this role is onsite 5 days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing original Apparel prints, patterns, and graphics for seasonal collections across multiple product categories (e.g., tops, dresses, soft separates) using Adobe Suite.
• Support the development of artwork from concept through production, including colorways, repeats, and scale adjustments.
• Create technical files for production, ensuring artwork is accurate and meets mill/vendor requirements.
• Manage print production strike-offs by organizing current seasonal CAD print boards and binders of past seasons.
• Evaluate execution and color with help of manager and team members. Clearly communicate color comments to overseas vendors on all strike-offs.
• Prep, organize and run weekly strike-off meetings with design and merchandising.
• Data Entry into PLM system to track comments/production and input artwork.
• Maintain vendor relationships, email communication and project documentation.
• Prepare print presentation materials and boards.
• Organize and track Epson printer supplies. Communicate when inks or paper need to be re-ordered to manager.
• Represent the print department in milestone meetings by taking notes, pulling pantones, artworks, creating colorways, and staying actively engaged throughout discussions.
• Maintain and manage print library, both digital and physical.
• Assist with and send artwork files both new and revised to overseas vendors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in Apparel textile and print design within fashion or a related industry (internships included).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating print, pattern, and/or graphic design work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop required). Must have strong photoshop and color skills.
• Understanding of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PLM system.
• Understanding and willingness to use AI as a print-creating/illustrating tool. Experience using AI a plus.
• Detail-oriented with outstanding, strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of fabric printing techniques and production processes is a plus.
• Experience working with apparel product development cycles.
• Familiarity with retail or DTC women’s fashion brands.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Complete the Farnsworth-Munsell color test.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.