Russell Tobin & Associates is currently seeking a Print Designer, 3+ Months Contract role for one of our Fortune 500 clients, for Manhattan, NY (Hybrid) Apply today for immediate consideration.
Position: Print Designer
Location: Manhattan, NY (Hybrid)
Contract Duration: 3+ months with potential extension
Pay rate: $35.00-37.00/hr on w2
Overview:
We’re seeking a Freelance Print Stylist to support the development of seasonal and brand-right print artwork from concept through production. This role will collaborate closely with the internal design team to deliver compelling, commercially relevant prints that align with overall brand direction and product strategy.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and style brand-right print stories that support seasonal concepts and product categories from initial concept through final production handoff.
- Partner with the design team to create and adapt original print artwork and novelty raw materials that complement the total assortment.
- Collaborate with CAD and print technologists to build and refine print layouts, ensuring proper scale, repeat, and technical feasibility per fabric or product type.
- Use Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign to execute layouts, repeats, and presentation boards for internal reviews and milestone meetings.
- Review and provide feedback on print strike-offs with design and production teams to ensure creative intent and quality standards are met.
- Maintain organized print files, charts, and decks throughout the development process, ensuring timely communication of updates and revisions to cross-functional partners.
- Track progress against key deliverables and seasonal deadlines, ensuring print assets are delivered accurately and on time.
Qualifications:
- 2–5 years of print design or textile design experience, ideally within a retail or consumer brand environment.
- Strong understanding of print construction, repeats, and layout composition.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign); familiarity with NedGraphics a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to create commercially relevant, brand-appropriate prints.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
- Flexible, proactive, and able to adapt to shifting priorities and timelines.
Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.
