Textile Print Designer
Capalaba, QLD
Fulltime Permanent (office-based)
Base salary from $60K (negotiable based on experience)
Note: All applications must include a portfolio showcasing artistic and technical skills in textile print design
Fun, creative and fulfilling role within our pre-production department! The textile print designer will be responsible for creating, preparing, and approving print-ready artwork for textile production, ensuring accuracy for bulk printing.
About Sylvia P Group
Sylvia P Group is a family of gymnastics and activewear brands with grass-roots origins and global ambitions, built over more than 30 years of serving a loyal community. What began with Sylvia sewing leotards for her children, has grown into a globally recognised industry leading design-house, proudly designing and manufacturing in Brisbane. Through our three brands, Sylvia P Practice Wear, Team Wear, and Every Turn, we infuse fashion-forward design with innovative construction to support the full athlete journey from practice wear to competition leotards and teen activewear. We uniquely maintain a full on-site production factory that keeps craftsmanship, quality control, design, marketing and photography all under one roof.
About your new role
- Create and manage production ready artwork files ready for printing, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all size breaks & styles
- Ensure all graphics and sublimation artworks are print ready according to deadlines & timelines
- Correspond with fashion designers to confirm artwork is in-alignment with design proof
- Ensure accurate artwork alignment, scaling, and repeat accuracy across all print designs
- Manage colour accuracy, including correct CMYK values, colour profiles, and approved colour gradients
- Prepare and align contours with pattern notches for accurate garment construction and printing
- Prepare files for test printing and ensure strike-offs/test prints match bulk production
- Apply accurate colour profiles, ensuring the profile used in artwork matches the saved digital files
- Label artwork files clearly and accurately, including profiles, versions, and colourways
- Conduct final quality checks to prevent production errors and reprints such as reviewing all additional notes attached to the task
- This in an office-based role Mon-Fri, 7:30am start – 4pm finish, with early finish on Fridays
What will you bring?
- Advanced skills in Adobe Illustrator, In Design and Photoshop
- 2+ years demonstrated experience in textile design and illustration
- Knowledge of elements and principles of design and how they apply to textiles
- Understanding of various textile manufacturing and printing techniques including digital printing, stretch fabric structures
- Familiarity with garment construction, pattern making, print, contours and pattern alignment
- Experience with fabric strike-offs and bulk production approvals
- Excellent attention to detail when creating designs and textile artwork.
- Solid knowledge of colour management, CMYK values, and gradients
- Cert 4 or higher qualifications in textile, graphic, or design
So why join us?
- Early finish on a Friday – start your weekend early!
- Product discounts and neighbouring businesses discounts
- Monthly team lunches and bi-annual parties
- Team events, outings, and everything in between
- Learning and development program
- Christmas to New Year’s break
- Supportive Leadership Team
- Save on parking by utilising the free parking available
- New building and state of the art facilities
To know more about our company, please visit our website to immerse yourself in the world of Sylvia P Group https://teamwear.sylviap.net/pages/sylvia-p-hq
We love to learn more about you and the skills you will bring to this role. If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements outlined above, please submit your resume and portfolio!
Due to a high level of applications, please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
