Free People Associate Print Designer

Role Responsibilities

• Contribute to the creation, development, and execution of own brand prints appropriate for Free People.
• Assist in creating new prints that represent the unique style of the Free People customer within our Collection range focused on Femme and Only @ FP categories.
• Work closely and collaboratively with the design director, design, and buying teams to develop prints for both retail and wholesale divisions.
• Attend and actively participate in design flow meetings.
• Utilize traditional drawing, painting, and other arts and crafts techniques, along with Adobe Creative Suite, to create artwork, layouts, and colorways.
• Collaborate with our product development and technical designers to set up engineered prints.
• Create print layouts and provide colorways, collaborating with the color team to align with specific color palettes.
• Conduct research and develop specific print designs to realize the Print Director’s vision.
• Source vintage textiles and prints, as well as digital image libraries, for print inspiration to be used in original artwork designs.
• Stay updated with fashion trends, particularly those related to print and color, and incorporate them into artwork while ensuring freshness and brand appropriateness.
• Generate CADs to communicate the placement of print designs on garments and create technical packages for artwork to be sent to vendors and factories.
• Maintain organized file folders using established saving and naming conventions to facilitate easy access for teammates.
• Keep the office and workspace tidy and organized.

Role Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Design, Surface Design, Fine Art, Illustration, or related experience required.
• 3-4 Years Design industry or related experience strongly preferred.
• Strong sense and understanding of the Free People Customer and how Fashion Trends could translate to new and exciting designs.
• Ability to identify new trends and how those can relate to print designs.
• Strong sense of technical print design, understanding and passion for surface design and making of repeat prints.
• Experience in print and textile design with a strong foundation of hand drawing/painting and digital rendering.
• Technical skills in Adobe Creative Suite and NedGraphics (preferred).
• Enthusiasm and willingness to explore creatively using AI platforms. (MidJourney, PromeAi) knowledge/experience would be a plus!
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office 365.
• Self-starter with the ability to function independently as well as in a team-based environment.
• Great attention to detail, strong sense of urgency and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong sense of organizational skills and proactiveness, great communication skills and ability to multitask.