Associate Print Designer
Little Sleepies
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Los Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $6,250 - $7,083 per month
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Create fun, unique, innovative artwork in a variety of styles while upholding the aesthetic of the Little Sleepies brand
- Stay current on kids apparel, print, and textile trends, with a strong understanding of what resonates with parents and children
- Present color and concept research to Senior Design Manager and support seasonal print planning
- Develop print layouts, repeats, and colorways of original and/or purchased artwork using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Collaborate with a team of designers, product developers and merchants to deliver products that meet business goals and delight our customers
- Prepare and maintain accurate print-ready millsheets for vendors, ensuring accuracy and adherence to technical requirements
- Work in PDM system to create and maintain accurate print/ artwork components. Support the team with design asset management both digitally and physically in HQ, managing print libraries, artwork archives, and seasonal decks.
- Prepare artwork strike offs & lab dips for product reviews, pulling pantones and samples as reference for comments/approval.
- Attend product meetings, reviewing print strike-offs and making adjustments as needed to ensure highest quality
- Support administrative tasks with freelance artists and design studios.
- Work in HQ min 3 days a week
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Design/Illustration related studies - Textile/Surface Design a plus
- Understanding of repeat patterns and print technique
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
- 3+ years work experience creating textiles and/or illustration, children’s experience preferred
- Skilled and experienced in hand-drawn and painted illustration
- Deep understanding color theory and highly developed taste level
- Detailed oriented with strong technical and organizational skills
- Excellent time management and adherence to calendar milestones
- Ability to prioritize and work well under pressure of tight deadlines
- Strong communication skills with the ability to give and receive constructive feedback
- Growth mindset and collaborative nature
- Ability to come into our HQ in Los Angeles, CA a minimum of 3 days/week
Benefits
- Sick days
- Paid holidays
- Team building activities
- Company-issued computer
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Adobe IllustratorAdobe Photoshopprint techniquerepeat patternshand-drawn illustrationpainted illustrationcolor theorytextile designillustrationdesign asset management
Soft skills
detail orientedtime managementorganizational skillsability to prioritizework under pressurestrong communication skillsconstructive feedbackcollaborative naturegrowth mindset
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in DesignBachelor's degree in IllustrationBachelor's degree in Textile Design