Color & Print Designer

Core Responsibilities

• Seasonal Concept Development
• Create seasonal color palettes and print direction aligned with brand strategy and assortment plans
• Conduct market and trend research across home, lifestyle, and fashion to inform color and print direction
• Partner with the full Product team to establish cohesive, brand-right color stories across categories
• Print & Pattern Design
• Design original prints and patterns across all categories for mainline and collaborations
• Originate artwork by hand and translate it into production-ready repeats — hand painting and drawing strongly preferred
• Translate prints and colorways across substrates — faux fur, plush, wovens, knits, and trims — ensuring designs perform beautifully at scale and in production
• Prepare production-ready artwork files for vendor handoff, ensuring technical accuracy and repeat precision
• Color Development & Production Execution
• Manage the lab dip and print strike-off process
• Provide clear, actionable feedback to vendors to ensure color consistency and print quality
• Maintain color standards and oversee approvals through color trial and pre-production stages
• Maintain organized documentation of color standards, print archives, artwork files, and seasonal records
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Design, Merchandising, and Product Development to ensure alignment between creative direction and commercial objectives
• Support product storytelling and visual assets for internal reviews and launch planning
• Participate in design meetings and assist with presentation preparation

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience at a fast-growing DTC apparel or home brand
• Strong portfolio demonstrating print development, color storytelling, and multi-category execution — hand painting and drawing skills strongly preferred
• Deep understanding of textile printing techniques and production processes, including lab dips and print strike-offs from concept through production
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and experience leveraging AI-based design platforms to accelerate ideation and iteration
• Strong knowledge of repeat layouts, scale development, and color separation for production
• Highly organized with strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple seasonal calendars simultaneously
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Passion for and understanding of the Lola Blankets brand aesthetic
• Bachelor's degree in Textile Design, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, or related field