Textile Designer – Sleepwear/Apparel

Printfresh

. Create 10–12+ highly detailed sleepwear and apparel prints each month through drawing, painting, and digital illustration .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in creating original print and embroidery designs for women's apparel, utilizing strong illustration skills and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. Capable of managing projects independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive seasonal collections.

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Textile DesignAdobe Creative SuiteIllustration SkillsProject ManagementWomen’s Apparel Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Print DesignEmbroidery DesignDigital IllustrationDrawingArtwork FinalizationTech Pack CreationPattern CreationMockup DevelopmentTrend MonitoringColor Palette Development

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCreative ThinkingIndependenceCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in IllustrationBachelor’s Degree in Textile DesignBachelor’s Degree in Fine ArtsBachelor’s Degree in Fashion

Industry Keywords

Women’s FashionPrint Quality ReviewSeasonal ConceptsBrand CollaborationsGarment Label Design

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create 10–12+ highly detailed sleepwear and apparel prints each month through drawing, painting, and digital illustration
Create original prints for brand collaborations, licensing, influencers, and major department stores
Assist with designing and sourcing trims
Follow the print design calendar and meet artwork deadlines
Brainstorm and pitch concepts for new collections
Develop rough concepts and references for print designs
Prepare and present seasonal concepts to Buying and Merchandising teams
Collaborate with Design, Buying, Merchandising, Product Development, Creative Leadership, Marketing, and Graphic Design teams
Create full-scale printouts, renderings, and mockups for presentations
Revise print collections to deliver cohesive, commercially viable seasonal assortments
Finalize artwork for factory production, including repeats, indexing for table screenprinting, and file cleanup
Create factory-ready print and embroidery tech pages with Pantones, detailed instructions, and printouts
Send artwork packages and tech packs to overseas vendors according to the T&A calendar
Create seasonal palettes and mood boards
Monitor relevant trends, creators, and sellers
Create minibodies and model renderings for new collections
Review strike-offs and samples for print quality and assist with approvals and comments
Maintain visually accurate line sheets and update minibodies
Assist with packaging, gift wrap, and garment label designs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Illustration, Textile Design, Fine Arts, Fashion, or related field
Experience creating original print and embroidery design for the women’s apparel industry
Strong illustration and drawing skills with a unique point of view and ability to create emotional artwork
Ability to bring humour and clever ideas to feminine, whimsical patterns
Proficiency in design software, including Adobe Creative Suite
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
Strong communication abilities
A portfolio link showcasing design work, including hand drawings or paintings, finished repeat designs, and artwork translated into manufactured products
7-10+ years of experience in textile design for women’s fashion brands is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and dental insurance
PTO and paid holidays
401(k) with company match
Employee discount on all Printfresh products