Freelance Print Stylist
Fashion & Apparel | Creative Design
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 an internal design team that is fast-paced and deeply collaborative, focused on prints and graphics. The ideal candidate is eager, proactive, and genuinely excited about fashion—someone who can work quickly, hit the ground running, and contribute from day one.
Key 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.
- Fill CADs with prints and graphics; build and present assortments using prints and graphics aligned to seasonal direction.
- Use Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign to execute layouts, repeats, and presentation boards for internal reviews and milestone meetings.
- Create linesheets and graphics based on team-provided inspiration and direction.
- 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
Required
- 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 Illustrator and InDesign (required); Photoshop experience also valued.
- Demonstrated experience filling CADs with prints and graphics and building assortments.
- Ability to create commercially relevant, brand-appropriate prints that resonate with the target customer.
- Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to follow through on deadlines.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills; able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Flexible, proactive, and able to adapt to shifting priorities—this team moves fast.
Preferred
- Experience working with NedGraphics, particularly the Easy Coloring module.
- Familiarity with intimate apparel, lingerie, or plus-size product categories.
What Will Set You Apart
- You work quickly and efficiently without sacrificing quality.
- You have a strong portfolio demonstrating prints and graphics across apparel or retail categories.
- You bring genuine enthusiasm for fashion and an eye for what’s commercially relevant.
- You’re proactive—you anticipate needs, ask smart questions, and take initiative without being asked.
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