Designer - Apparel & Textiles

Designer - Apparel & Textiles

ELITE SPORTSWEAR LP - 2.6

Reading, PA Job Details 18 hours ago Qualifications Customer communication Fashion Design Design file preparation for print Writing skills Sewn product sample comparison Fashion print design Mid-level Graphic design Collaboration with product development teams Task prioritization Graphic design software Quality issues Print quality checks Product design Collaboration with manufacturing teams Professional art or design Textile pattern design Communication skills Cross-functional communication Production troubleshooting Developing new products Full Job Description The Designer is responsible for creating apparel designs, textile prints, embellishments, and graphic elements that support both custom and stock apparel programs. This role combines fashion design and textile design responsibilities, including garment concept development, print and pattern creation, color direction, and artwork execution. The Designer collaborates closely with Product Development, Technical Design, Merchandising, and Production teams to develop innovative products that align with customer needs, market trends, and manufacturing capabilities. This position plays a key role in bringing concepts from initial inspiration through production while ensuring aesthetic, functional, and technical requirements are met.

Education:

Secondary Education in fashion design, apparel design, textile design, or related field. 1- 5 years of apparel design experience is preferred.

Essential Functions:

Create or alter designs using Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop Communicate technical design information to Pattern and Production Departments if needed Develop original textile prints, including repeats, engineered placements, and sublimation artwork Prepare print-ready files, ensuring accuracy in scale, color, and repeat alignment Create custom embellishment artwork and potential to create sublimation artwork as needed Review Custom samples and attend fittings Participate in daily design meetings and product line reviews seasonally Contribute to story boards for customer meetings Work with onsite manufacturing team to problem solve and correct production issues Adhere to established timelines for customer quotes and custom garment development Produce quality work daily with accuracy in design notes and specifications Multi-task several projects at once, ability to communicate workload and prioritize tasks Complete other tasks as assigned based on the business needs Potential for travel to photo shoots and customer meetings if needed

Skills and Abilities:

Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop Strong understanding of textile print development, including repeats, colorways, and scale Knowledge of sublimation printing processes and limitations preferred Ability to multitask several projects at once and prioritize as needed Ability to communicate effectively and work as a team Work well in a highly productive environment, strong attention to detail Basic Knowledge of garment construction and patterns, preferred experience in athletic apparel Strong written and verbal communication skills

Physical Demands:

Frequent standing and walking Frequent movement through various departments Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds, occasionally Manual dexterity of fingers and hands