Hybrid Associate Print Designer

at Little Sleepies

• Job title: Associate Print Designer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $6,250 - $7,083 per month
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Los Angeles, United States

About the role

• Temporary Associate Print Designer supporting design operations for fast-growing children’s apparel brand Little Sleepies. Create innovative artwork and collaborate with designers to develop prints for products.

Responsibilities

• 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