Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description: Textiles and Surface Designer

Summary:

King Global Enterprise Solutions is looking for a qualified Textiles and Surface Designer to join our team. The primary responsibility of this role is to create innovative and commercially viable art to support our woven and knit design teams. This position requires strong illustration skills, the ability to produce original art, and the capability to transform existing designs into fresh iterations. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced design environment, excels in giving and receiving feedback, and is proficient in editing and exploring various artistic possibilities without emotional attachment. Detail-oriented and highly organized, this individual can effectively prioritize workloads and meet challenging deadlines, ensuring the delivery of multiple viable design options.

Location: Greensboro, NC

Wentworth, NC

Salary: $56,000 - $70,000

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated understanding of color theory (hue, value, chroma, etc.) and the ability to pass the “Farnsworth-Munsell 100 hue test”.
• Experience creating original print and pattern designs and manipulating purchased art.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (i.e., Photoshop, Illustrator) with a willingness to learn new software as needed. Ability to create cohesive and clean files adhering to file standards and encourage innovation within the process.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (i.e., Teams, Planner, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.).
• Ability to translate design briefs into compelling artwork with well-developed rationale.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to complete multiple tasks and projects within deadlines.
• Knowledge of copyright registration and trademark infringement laws regarding designing original artwork and utilizing purchased artwork for manufacturing.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a design-related field.
• 3+ years of print and graphic experience in the Fashion or Home Textiles Industry. Knowledge of apparel, wallcovering, or carpet surface design as it relates to fabrication, print repeats, and printing techniques.

Skills and Abilities:

• Self-confident; ability to work well both individually and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and selling skills.
• Ability to foster and develop positive relationships within the team.
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to drive for results.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities. Uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and utilize a phone and computer. The employee is required to walk between the office and factory. The employee may be required to lift 30 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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