Graphic/Print Designer - fashion apparel - #2113419

Our client is looking for a creative and commercially minded Womenswear Print & Graphic Designer to join their design team. You'll create original print, graphic, placement, and branding concepts that reflect seasonal trends, customer insight, and our brand identity. With a strong eye for colour, typography, and garment application, you'll combine creative vision with excellent technical skills to deliver innovative designs in a fast-paced fashion environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Research and interpret global fashion, print, graphic, colour, and cultural trends.

Develop seasonal print and graphic concepts that align with the brand aesthetic and customer.

Design all-over prints, engineered prints, placement graphics, embroideries, badges, slogans, and typography.

Produce commercially relevant collections across multiple womenswear categories.

Create repeat patterns and prepare artwork for production using industry-standard software.

Collaborate closely with the wider design, garment technology, and product development teams.

Liaise with suppliers to develop artwork, colour separations, and strike-offs.

Review print samples and approve colour and artwork amendments.

Ensure all artwork is production-ready and meets critical path deadlines.

Maintain competitor awareness and emerging market trends.

Skills & Experience | Essential:

Degree or equivalent qualification in Textile Design, Fashion Print, Graphic Design, or a related discipline.

Proven experience as a Print & Graphic Designer within a fashion retailer, supplier, or brand.

Excellent Adobe Creative Suite skills, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop.

Strong understanding of print repeats, colourways, and garment placement.

Excellent hand-drawing and digital illustration skills.

Strong typography and graphic design capability.

Commercial awareness with the ability to balance creativity and customer appeal.

Excellent colour perception and trend interpretation.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Strong communication and presentation skills.

Desirable:

Experience designing across jersey, casualwear, sleepwear, knitwear, or woven categories.

Knowledge of digital print and screen-print production methods.

Experience working with international factories and suppliers.

Familiarity with CAD management systems and PLM software.

Understanding of sustainability within print development, including responsible materials and print techniques.

Key Competencies:

Creative thinking and innovation

Commercial awareness

Trend forecasting

Attention to detail

Colour and print expertise

Collaboration and teamwork

Adaptability

Time management

Problem solving

Strong visual communication