Overview
Textile Graphic Artist- Apparel Design Jobs in La Puente, CA at Kellwood Company
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
To partner with the designers in interpreting the brand direction into textile prints, colors, patterns, fabric samples, presentation materials, and other development materials.
Responsibilities
Work closely with design teams in executing each brand aesthetic and print direction for the delivery/season
Precise color matching of seasonal color palettes
Create new textile prints in printable repeats, either rotary or flatbed depending on account (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, AVA/ MAC) (all overs/ single/ double borders) according to the number of screens used and fabric dimensions
Revise existing artwork (i.e. change in scale, change from single to double border, screen reduction, revising design etc.)
Download/ file/ cleanup/ put in repeat & color separate new purchased artwork
Create new embroideries in Illustrator, embellishment layouts, graphics (screens and sublimations with color separations), sweater designs and placement designs
Prepare and send artwork files to local vendors and overseas mills and/or factories
Print artwork for design and production (including full scale) /Print development and market tools as needed for design (i.e. body cads, mood boards, etc.)
Stay in contact with supervisor on workload, downtime, and any issues that arise
Send new artwork to legal consultant regarding possible copyright issues
Send verbiage used in graphics to legal consultant regarding possible copyright issues
Assign print numbers to artwork according to the category
Maintain files on the server in appropriate manner
Keep track of art supplies (paper, ink, etc.) and change the paper and ink in the printer
Perform additional duties and assignments as requested by management
Able to multi-task and work on several projects at one time in a fast-paced environment
Requirements:
3+ Years of experience
Proficiency in graphic design software such as AVA, Photoshop, Illustrator, NedGraphics, Microsoft Office
Knowledge of art direction and visual design concept
Salary $80,000-$85,000 annually
Kellwood is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Experience:
Graphic design: 3 years (Preferred)
Adobe Creative Suite: 3 years (Preferred)
Adobe Illustrator: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
La Puente, CA 91746 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Textile Graphic Artist- Apparel Design
Company: Kellwood Company
Location: La Puente, CA
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