Textile Designer

Benson Mills, America's top Table Linens company is a family-owned business. We are proud to be the largest Table Linen Manufacturer in the United States, offering the largest and most diverse line of table linens and placemats with our design studio Manhattan.We are actively seeking a print textile designer to join our team. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator is required for this position. Watercolor artists and/or artists specializing in botanical/floral prints preferred.ResponsibilitiesThe print textile designer is responsible for:Creating and preparing artwork for factory useCreating factory-ready artwork tech packagesCleaning up hand-drawn artwork for printingIndexing artwork and performing color adjustmentsRecoloring existing artwork to suit different tones and seasons.Creating colorway options for specific design categoriesCreating original artwork designs based off inspirationSkills Required:Our ideal candidate will possess the following:4 + years of experience working in home fashion textile designUndergraduate degree in Textiles Design or related field preferredExtensive experience and talent working with printed textilesComplete knowledge of indexing artwork & creating repeatsComplete knowledge of Photoshop (Illustrator a plus)Good color sense to c reate colorwaysPainting and drawing skills to work from scratch is a plusExperience with jacquards and woven textiles is a plusKnowledge of print techniques for textile printing is a plusExcellent organizational skills for computer files and vendor informationStrong sense of technical knowledgeDesire to exceed expectations and self-motivate.Ability to prioritize, multi-task and adapt to changeMust be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as within a team.Must have ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment