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Textile Artist jobs are open across fashion, home goods, fine arts, and manufacturing, from entry-level studio assistants to senior designers and creative directors, with specializations in weaving, surface design, and fiber arts. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Company Overview
Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 40 Brands domestically and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.
SUMMARY:
Reporting directly to the CAD Manager while working closely with the Color Manager, the Assistant Color & Textile CAD Designer supports both digital textile design and physical color development across multiple apparel brands. In this role, you will create fabric CADs and flat sketches, create digital color palettes, evaluate lab dips and production lots for color accuracy, and maintain organized physical and digital asset libraries. This is an ideal role for an entry-level designer with strong software skills, an exceptional eye for color, and a hands-on approach to studio and lab work.
Key Responsibilities:
CAD & Textile Development
- Create seasonal fabric CADs across woven, knit, and sweater categories based on design requests.
- Recolor artwork, adjust scale, and create flat sketches for design presentations.
- Format and export artwork files for use across textiles software including Adobe, NedGraphics, PLM, and Conceptboard.
- Organize digital artwork libraries using standardized file-naming conventions.
Color Lab & Quality Evaluation
- Perform daily visual color reviews in light booths and instrumental checks using a spectrophotometer.
- Calibrate the spectrophotometer daily and maintain maintenance logs.
- Review lab dips, and bulk fabric submittals; issue clear color comments to global vendors within 24–48 hours
- Help to create and maintain seasonal digital color palettes, and color data in PLM.
Studio & Asset Support
- Organize, track, and archive our physical color standards library.
- Assemble and print presentation boards and fabric swatches for design & merchandise meetings.
- Operate and maintain studio wide-format printers (ink replacement, paper loading, nozzle checks).
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Textile Design, Textile Science, Fashion Design, or a related field (recent graduates welcome).
- Color Vision: Superior visual color discrimination (must be able to pass a standard Farnsworth-Munsell 100 Hue Test).
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (layers, vectors, recoloring). Willingness to learn NedGraphics.
- Work Style: Detail-oriented, organized, eager to learn, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
What's In It For You?
- Comprehensive Health: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision plans designed to keep you and your family healthy and thriving.
- Financial Security: Secure your future with our 401(k) retirement plan (including a discretionary company match) plus company-provided Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
- Work-Life Balance: Take the time you need to recharge with generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and a full schedule of paid Holidays.
- Growth & Support: We invest in your potential through our Tuition Reimbursement program for continuous learning and provide 24/7 personal support via our Member Assistance Program (MAP).
- Team Culture: Join a community that celebrates your hard work with regular Associate Engagement Events, ranging from seasonal celebrations to on-site wellness activities.
- Exclusive Style Perks: Look your best for less with generous Associate Clothing Discounts across all our company stores and e-commerce sites.
Legal Disclaimer:
Perry Ellis International is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual background and characteristics. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, and termination. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the company's commitment to equal employment opportunities.
We encourage you to read and understand our Privacy Policy here.
Company Overview
Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 40 Brands domestically and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.
SUMMARY:
Reporting directly to the CAD Manager while working closely with the Color Manager, the Assistant Color & Textile CAD Designer supports both digital textile design and physical color development across multiple apparel brands. In this role, you will create fabric CADs and flat sketches, create digital color palettes, evaluate lab dips and production lots for color accuracy, and maintain organized physical and digital asset libraries. This is an ideal role for an entry-level designer with strong software skills, an exceptional eye for color, and a hands-on approach to studio and lab work.
Key Responsibilities:
CAD & Textile Development
- Create seasonal fabric CADs across woven, knit, and sweater categories based on design requests.
- Recolor artwork, adjust scale, and create flat sketches for design presentations.
- Format and export artwork files for use across textiles software including Adobe, NedGraphics, PLM, and Conceptboard.
- Organize digital artwork libraries using standardized file-naming conventions.
Color Lab & Quality Evaluation
- Perform daily visual color reviews in light booths and instrumental checks using a spectrophotometer.
- Calibrate the spectrophotometer daily and maintain maintenance logs.
- Review lab dips, and bulk fabric submittals; issue clear color comments to global vendors within 24–48 hours
- Help to create and maintain seasonal digital color palettes, and color data in PLM.
Studio & Asset Support
- Organize, track, and archive our physical color standards library.
- Assemble and print presentation boards and fabric swatches for design & merchandise meetings.
- Operate and maintain studio wide-format printers (ink replacement, paper loading, nozzle checks).
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Textile Design, Textile Science, Fashion Design, or a related field (recent graduates welcome).
- Color Vision: Superior visual color discrimination (must be able to pass a standard Farnsworth-Munsell 100 Hue Test).
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (layers, vectors, recoloring). Willingness to learn NedGraphics.
- Work Style: Detail-oriented, organized, eager to learn, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
What's In It For You?
- Comprehensive Health: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision plans designed to keep you and your family healthy and thriving.
- Financial Security: Secure your future with our 401(k) retirement plan (including a discretionary company match) plus company-provided Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
- Work-Life Balance: Take the time you need to recharge with generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and a full schedule of paid Holidays.
- Growth & Support: We invest in your potential through our Tuition Reimbursement program for continuous learning and provide 24/7 personal support via our Member Assistance Program (MAP).
- Team Culture: Join a community that celebrates your hard work with regular Associate Engagement Events, ranging from seasonal celebrations to on-site wellness activities.
- Exclusive Style Perks: Look your best for less with generous Associate Clothing Discounts across all our company stores and e-commerce sites.
Legal Disclaimer:
Perry Ellis International is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual background and characteristics. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, and termination. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the company's commitment to equal employment opportunities.
We encourage you to read and understand our Privacy Policy here.
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Who's Hiring
- Goodwill Industries14
- Enerpac Tool2
- Perry Ellis International2
- KI1
- FXI1
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Automotive
- Fashion & Apparel
- Staffing & Recruiting
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in textile artist jobs.
- Proficiency with weaving, knitting, dyeing, or screen printing techniques
- Portfolio demonstrating original textile design and finished samples
- Experience with Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop for pattern and surface design
- Knowledge of fiber properties, fabric construction, and material sourcing
- Bachelor's degree in textile design, fine arts, or a related field
- Ability to meet production deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Tips for Your Textile Artist Job Search
Show your process, not just finished work
Hiring managers want to see how you work, not only the final piece. Document your material sourcing, dye tests, and construction decisions in your portfolio so employers can evaluate your creative and technical judgment, not just your aesthetic.
Tailor your resume to production context
A studio textile artist resume reads differently from one for a production or manufacturing role. Emphasize equipment proficiency, production volume, and quality control experience when applying to commercial employers, and foreground conceptual development for gallery or fine arts positions.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists textile artist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job titles that map to your skills
Textile artist roles are posted under a wide range of titles, including surface designer, fiber artist, textile developer, and print designer. Search all relevant variants so you don't miss openings that match your background but use different terminology.
Prepare physical samples for in-person interviews
Many textile employers ask you to bring swatches, yarn samples, or small finished pieces to interviews. Bring work that shows technical range, like hand-dyed fabric alongside a digitally printed sample, so interviewers can assess your material knowledge firsthand.
Negotiate project credits and attribution rights
Before accepting an offer, clarify whether your work can appear in your portfolio and under what conditions. Some commercial employers restrict attribution for client work, which affects how you build your public record over time.
Textile Artist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most textile artists?
Goodwill Industries, Enerpac Tool, and Perry Ellis International are hiring the most textile artists right now, with openings concentrated in Indiana, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The mix includes both production-focused employers and design-led studios.
How many textile artist jobs are remote?
About 29% of textile artist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully remote positions are more common in pattern design and digital surface work than in hands-on weaving, dyeing, or production roles that require studio equipment and physical materials.
How do you become a textile artist?
Most textile artists build foundational skills through a degree program in textile design, fine arts, or fashion, then develop a specialization in a technique such as weaving, dyeing, or printing through studio practice. Building a portfolio of finished pieces and process documentation is essential. Entry points include studio assistant roles, residencies, and production work at textile manufacturers.
How do you get hired as a textile artist with little or no experience?
Focus on building a portfolio before applying, even if the work comes from personal projects, coursework, or volunteer commissions. Apply for studio assistant or production assistant roles where technical training is part of the job. Craft markets, artist residencies, and small textile studios are more likely to hire candidates without a formal employment history than large commercial employers.
What does the textile artist interview process look like?
Most textile artist interviews begin with a portfolio review, either in person or via a shared digital presentation, followed by a conversation about your process, materials knowledge, and experience with specific techniques. Some employers include a practical skills assessment or ask you to bring physical samples. Final rounds for studio or design roles often involve meeting the broader creative team.
Where can I find and apply to textile artist jobs?
You can find and apply to textile artist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find roles that fit your skills, specialization, and location preferences, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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