Job Title: Associate Freelance Textile Designer
Reports to: Sr Designer
Local (Preferred) Twin Cities Area
*Freelance with potential to hire full time*
Hours may vary depending on project/workload
The Company:
PM&J LLC, founded in 2007, has grown to be a leader in private label products within the United States. We are more than a manufacturer or vendor, we are an extension of our customer. At PM&J, you can expect to find a team that embraces cultural differences and values respect. Integrity and ethics are at the heart of our process and the finished product shows that commitment.
Our expectation is that no problem is left unsolved. We work tirelessly to provide solutions and options for our customers so they receive the best value in retail. PM&J team members are skilled in both written and oral communication as we are working across the globe under tight timelines, so the ability to be concise and drive for clarity is daily priority number one. Despite our varying backgrounds, we approach our business in a respectful and tactful manner and follow through on our commitments.
Job Description:
The Freelance Textile Designer is responsible for creating original print, pattern, and graphic design concepts for apparel collections across Women's, Junior’s, and Kids categories, with a primary focus on sleepwear and loungewear. This role partners closely with the apparel design team to develop trend-right textile artwork that aligns with brand aesthetics, seasonal direction, and retail customer needs.
Working independently and in collaboration with Designers and cross-functional teams, the Freelance Textile Designer contributes to trend research, print development, color direction, and presentation materials. The designer is responsible for creating production-ready artwork, recolors, pattern repeats, placement graphics while ensuring all designs meet quality, timeline, and brand requirements.
Job Duties:
· Research and interpret seasonal trends, color direction, and market opportunities.
· Creates original textile prints, patterns, and graphics for apparel collections.
· Prepares production-ready art sheets and maintains organized digital files
· Create colorways and recolor existing artwork to support multiple brands and retail partners.
· Collaborate with apparel designers to ensure textile artwork supports garment silhouettes and seasonal concepts.
· Creates seasonal color palettes in tandem with Designer
· Ensure artwork adheres to brand standards, licensing requirements (if applicable), and production specifications.
· Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting established deadlines.
· Assists in preparation of materials for milestone meetings with retail partners
· Assists Sr Designer in design trend presentations to retail clients
· Performs these and other duties as assigned
Competencies:
· Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
· Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
· Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
· Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
· Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information
Qualification:
· Strong portfolio demonstrating print, pattern, graphic, and textile design capabilities.
· Bachelor's degree in Textile Design, Surface Design, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, or related field preferred.
· Intermediate drawing skills and knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
· Knowledge of cut & sew knits and wovens; sleepwear experience is a plus
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Occasionally required to stand
- Occasionally required to walk
- Continually required to sit
- Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
- Continually required to talk or hear
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Color vision
Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Minnetonka, MN 55345
