Pre-Production Print/Textile Designer

Accountabilities:

• • Prepare and finalize textile print artwork for production, including repeats, color setup, layered files, and technical specifications.
  • Scale designs accurately across multiple product sizes and dimensions while preserving proportions, composition, and overall design intent.
  • Review and maintain layered artwork incorporating overlays, textures, distressing, and other textile-specific effects.
  • Support color consistency across digital artwork, production formats, and physical samples, making adjustments based on production feedback.
  • Review samples and manufacturing outputs to identify discrepancies and make the necessary artwork refinements.
  • Organize production files using clear naming conventions, version control, and established workflows to ensure accurate and timely delivery.
  • Manage multiple projects and competing deadlines while maintaining a high level of technical accuracy and visual quality.
  • Partner with textile design, product development, and production teams to troubleshoot artwork and production challenges.
  • Identify opportunities to improve pre-production workflows, increase efficiency, and strengthen consistency across the design-to-production process.

  Requirements:

  • 5–7 years of professional experience in textile design, print design, or pre-production, supported by a strong portfolio demonstrating production-ready work.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design or a related discipline.
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and strong knowledge of the broader Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Professional experience working with complex layered files, including overlays, textures, distressing, and other print effects.
  • Strong technical understanding of textile print preparation, repeats, color setup, scaling, and production workflows.
  • Mac proficiency is required.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, organization, file management, and version-control practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple projects, manage deadlines, and maintain quality in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across creative, product, and production teams.
  • Proactive, solutions-oriented approach with sound judgment and the ability to navigate ambiguous or evolving requirements.
  • Intellectual curiosity, adaptability, ownership, and a goal-oriented approach to problem-solving.
  • Experience with textile-specific software such as NedGraphics/Texcelle or Pointcarre is a plus.
  • Experience with home goods, soft goods, rugs, carpets, or e-commerce product development is preferred.
  • A strong interest in home and interior design textiles is highly valued.

  Benefits:

  • Compensation: $35 per hour.
  • Work arrangement: Fully remote within the United States.
  • Contract: 35 hours per week for an initial 6-month period, with the possibility of extension.
  • Professional environment: Opportunity to work on a growing assortment of home décor and textile products.
  • Collaboration: Cross-functional exposure to textile design, product development, and production teams.
  • Growth: Opportunity to contribute to workflow improvements and develop expertise at the intersection of textile design and manufacturing.
  • Culture: Inclusive, collaborative environment committed to diversity and equal employment opportunity.