Print Designer

Job Overview

Sowears is looking for a creative and commercially aware Print Designer who can translate fashion trends into wearable, saleable prints. The role requires strong research skills, technical expertise, and the ability to create production-ready designs that align with Sowears’ brand identity and fast retail cycles.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop innovative, trend-driven print designs aligned with Sowears’ brand aesthetics and target customer preferences.
• Conduct in-depth market research (local & international) to identify relevant motifs, themes, and seasonal trends.
• Create seamless, repeatable, and commercially viable print patterns for retail production.
• Ensure all designs are balanced, wearable, and suitable for mass-market appeal, not just conceptual.
• Adapt prints across multiple categories (e.g., eastern wear, western wear, casual wear) and different fabric types.
• Work closely with the merchandising and production teams to ensure design feasibility, costing, and timelines are met.
• Utilize Pantone color systems to develop accurate and production-friendly color palettes.
• Prepare high-quality, production-ready artwork with precise technical details (repeat size, color separation, etc.).
• Review strike-offs, samples, and bulk production to ensure print accuracy and consistency.
• Modify and optimize designs based on sales feedback and performance of previous collections.
• Maintain a strong understanding of customer buying behavior in retail stores.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design, Fashion Design, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in print design for retail/apparel brands.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating commercial prints, repeats, and color work.
• Expertise in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
• Strong understanding of Pantone color systems and textile printing processes.
• Ability to create production-ready, technically accurate designs.
• Knowledge of digital and screen printing techniques.
• Strong attention to detail with a balance of creativity and commercial sense.

Work Location: In person