Textile Designer

Alberta Printers is a dynamic and innovative print shop specializing in offset, digital, and large format printing. As we continue to grow and diversify our offerings, we are seeking a talented Textile Designer to join our creative team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled designer to contribute to the expansion of our business and bring a fresh perspective to our range of services.

DUTIES:

  • Textile Pattern Design:
    Develop original and visually appealing textile patterns suitable for a variety of applications, including apparel, home textiles, and promotional materials.
  • Colour Palette Creation:
    Curate and create colour palettes that enhance the visual impact of textile designs, considering fabric types and printing methods.
  • Collaboration:
    Work closely with internal teams, including graphic designers and production staff, to ensure seamless collaboration in bringing textile designs to fruition.
  • Material Exploration:
    Experiment with different textiles and fabric blends to understand how designs interact with various materials, considering factors like drape, weight, and texture.
  • Design Optimization:
    Adapt designs to suit different printing techniques, including screen printing, sublimation printing, and digital printing, ensuring optimal results in the production process.
  • Trend Analysis:
    Stay abreast of current trends in textile design, fashion, and printing technology, bringing innovative and market-relevant concepts to the design process.
  • Quality Control:
    Oversee the quality control process during production, ensuring that the final textile products meet design specifications and uphold the standards of excellence.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Design or Graphic Design.
  • Proven minimum of 1-2 years experience as a Textile Designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing diverse and creative textile design projects.
  • Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat).
  • Understanding of various printing techniques and their impact on textile design.
  • Knowledge of different textiles, their properties, and how they interact with printing processes.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to adapt to evolving design trends and industry innovations.

This position requires a high level of creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for design and stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements.

If you are a talented designer looking for an opportunity to showcase your skills and contribute to exciting projects, we would love to hear from you!

Salary: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay
  • Overtime pay

Education:

  • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree (required)

Experience:

  • Textile design: Minimum 1 year (required)

Apply:

  • by email: recruitment@albertaprinters.net

Job offer posted on Feb 20, 2024