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Position Summary The Textile Designer supports the Design team in creating original prints, patterns, embroideries, and textile artwork that reflect the Johnny Was aesthetic and modern bohemian lifestyle. This role collaborates closely with Design, Product Development, and Production teams to develop seasonal collections from concept through production. The ideal candidate is highly creative, trend‑aware, detail‑oriented, and passionate about color, print, embroidery, and fabric innovation. Position Overview Initiate and update seasonal print charts while maintaining records with original headers for copyright purposes. Design textile artwork, clean up designs, and create repeats in Photoshop and Illustrator. Create print requests and communicate with overseas vendors. Update seasonal prints and palettes in PLM. Design printed accessories, including scarves, blankets, aprons, and stationery. Create tech packs and SMS orders through PLM. Prepare accessory line sheets. Produce technical drawings for new styles in Illustrator. Organize print strike‑offs, accessory prototypes, and SMS samples. Set up print appointments with art studios. Work in a fast‑paced environment with tight deadlines. Demonstrate a strong work ethic, proactive collaboration, and support for the fast‑growing JW textile team. Require customer interaction and access to funds, merchandise, and private information. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design, Fashion Design, Surface Design, or related field. 3–4 years of textile or print design experience preferred. Strong portfolio demonstrating print, pattern, embroidery, and color work. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Strong understanding of print repeats, color separation, and textile production. Knowledge of woven, knit, and embroidery techniques. Excellent eye for color, detail, and composition. Strong organizational and time‑management skills. Ability to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. Preferred Skills Experience in women’s contemporary fashion. Knowledge of overseas textile development processes. Understanding of fabric printing techniques and embroidery applications. Familiarity with trend forecasting and seasonal market research. Ability to hand‑sketch or paint original artwork. Experience with PLM. Pay and Benefits Pay is based on multiple factors, such as qualifications/skills/experience, geography, and state and local wage laws. Starting salary for the position is $70,000 – $90,000. Additional compensation may include bonus and/or commission. Benefits may include healthcare, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and product discounts. Equal Opportunity Employment This Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision‑making, lawful off‑day use of marijuana, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Change Act. This position requires customer interaction and access to funds, merchandise, and private information. The Company reserves the right to withdraw contingent offers of employment on the basis of criminal convictions that may have a direct, adverse, and negative bearing on the ability to perform these job duties. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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