Textile Designer Jobs
Textile Designer jobs are open across fashion, home furnishings, apparel manufacturing, and surface design studios, from entry-level print assistants to senior creative directors, with specializations in woven, knit, and digital print design. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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At Johnny Was, our mission is to inspire free-spirited optimism through beauty, authenticity, comfort and artistic expression. California Dreaming – the ultimate destination for those who love California and the relaxed modern bohemian lifestyle it embodies.
Position SummaryThe Textile Designer supports the Design team in creating original prints, patterns, embroideries, and textile artwork that reflect the Johnny Was aesthetic and modern bohemian lifestyle. This role collaborates closely with Design, Product Development, and Production teams to develop seasonal collections from concept through production.
The ideal candidate is highly creative, trend-aware, detail-oriented, and passionate about color, print, embroidery, and fabric innovation.
Position Overview:
- Initiating and updating the seasonal print charts while maintaining records with original headers for copyright purposes
- Textile design, artwork clean-up, and creating repeats in Photoshop and Illustrator
- Making print requests and communicating with overseas vendors
- Updating seasonal prints and palettes in PLM
- Printed accessory design, including scarves, blankets, aprons, and stationery
- Creating tech packs and SMS orders through PLM
- Creating accessory line sheets
- Technical drawings for new styles in Illustrator
- Organizing print strike-offs, accessory prototypes, and SMS samples
- Setting up print appointments with art studios
- Working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
Pay is based on multiple factors, such as qualifications/skills/experience, geography, and state and local wage laws. In addition, bonus and/or commission and benefits including healthcare, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and product discounts may be offered.
Starting salary for the position is $70,000 - $90,000
All qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Change Act. This position requires customer interaction and access to funds, merchandise, and private information. The Company reserves the right to withdraw contingent offers of employment on the basis of criminal convictions that may have a direct, adverse, and negative bearing on the ability to perform these job duties.
What happens next?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply! You will receive an email confirming we received your application. We will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or information at any time by accessing your candidate profile.
This Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, lawful off-duty use of marijuana, any other characteristic protected by law, or any combination of two or more of the characteristics listed here. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact the location you are applying to or contact us at 1-888-725-1899.
At Johnny Was, our mission is to inspire free-spirited optimism through beauty, authenticity, comfort and artistic expression. California Dreaming – the ultimate destination for those who love California and the relaxed modern bohemian lifestyle it embodies.
Position SummaryThe Textile Designer supports the Design team in creating original prints, patterns, embroideries, and textile artwork that reflect the Johnny Was aesthetic and modern bohemian lifestyle. This role collaborates closely with Design, Product Development, and Production teams to develop seasonal collections from concept through production.
The ideal candidate is highly creative, trend-aware, detail-oriented, and passionate about color, print, embroidery, and fabric innovation.
Position Overview:
- Initiating and updating the seasonal print charts while maintaining records with original headers for copyright purposes
- Textile design, artwork clean-up, and creating repeats in Photoshop and Illustrator
- Making print requests and communicating with overseas vendors
- Updating seasonal prints and palettes in PLM
- Printed accessory design, including scarves, blankets, aprons, and stationery
- Creating tech packs and SMS orders through PLM
- Creating accessory line sheets
- Technical drawings for new styles in Illustrator
- Organizing print strike-offs, accessory prototypes, and SMS samples
- Setting up print appointments with art studios
- Working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
Pay is based on multiple factors, such as qualifications/skills/experience, geography, and state and local wage laws. In addition, bonus and/or commission and benefits including healthcare, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and product discounts may be offered.
Starting salary for the position is $70,000 - $90,000
All qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Change Act. This position requires customer interaction and access to funds, merchandise, and private information. The Company reserves the right to withdraw contingent offers of employment on the basis of criminal convictions that may have a direct, adverse, and negative bearing on the ability to perform these job duties.
What happens next?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply! You will receive an email confirming we received your application. We will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or information at any time by accessing your candidate profile.
This Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, lawful off-duty use of marijuana, any other characteristic protected by law, or any combination of two or more of the characteristics listed here. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact the location you are applying to or contact us at 1-888-725-1899.
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in textile designer jobs.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for repeat pattern creation and colorway development
- Bachelor's degree in textile design, fashion design, or a closely related fine arts field
- Experience developing technical flat sketches and construction specifications for production
- Knowledge of fabric construction, fiber content, and material sourcing across woven and knit categories
- Familiarity with trend research, color forecasting, and seasonal collection development processes
- Experience working with overseas mills or domestic manufacturers to translate designs into production-ready samples
Tips for Your Textile Designer Job Search
Tailor your portfolio to the industry
Fashion brands, home goods companies, and jobbers each look for different aesthetics and deliverables. Organize your portfolio into separate sections by category so hiring managers immediately see work relevant to their product line without having to dig.
Show your CAD and colorway proficiency clearly
List every software you use, such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and NedGraphics, directly in your skills section. Many job descriptions use these as hard filters, so naming them explicitly prevents your resume from being screened out before anyone reads it.
Target openings by product category not just title
Search for roles using terms like 'woven designer,' 'print designer,' or 'knitwear designer' alongside the generic title. Many textile designer openings are posted with a product-specific label that a broad title search will miss entirely.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists textile designer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a trend presentation for interviews
Many textile design interviews include a trend or concept board exercise. Arrive ready to walk through your research process, not just your finished swatches, because creative directors want to see how you move from market observation to a repeatable, sellable pattern.
Negotiate based on repeat design rights
Before accepting an offer, clarify whether the company retains all intellectual property on designs you create, including freelance or contract work samples in your portfolio. Some licensing or royalty structures are negotiable, especially at smaller studios and independent brands.
Textile Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most textile designers?
The companies hiring the most textile designers right now include JCPenney, KNU, and Macy's, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand tends to concentrate in fashion apparel, home furnishings retailers, and surface design studios.
How many textile designer jobs are remote?
About 25% of textile designer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though the share varies by specialization. Digital print and surface pattern design roles are the most likely to be offered remotely, while positions requiring hands-on sample review, mill communication, or production oversight typically require at least partial on-site presence.
How do you become a textile designer?
Most textile designers complete a bachelor's degree in textile design, fashion design, or fine arts, where they build foundational skills in color theory, pattern construction, and fabric science. From there, building a strong portfolio of repeat patterns and colorways, learning industry-standard software like Adobe Illustrator, and completing internships at apparel or home goods companies positions you for entry-level roles.
Can you get hired as a textile designer with little experience?
Yes, entry-level textile designer roles exist, especially at studios and manufacturers that hire recent graduates for assistant or junior designer positions. A portfolio demonstrating clean repeat work, strong colorways, and software proficiency matters more than years of experience at this stage. Freelance projects, personal collections, and even student work are all valid portfolio entries that hiring managers assess.
What does the textile designer interview process look like?
Most textile designer interviews begin with a portfolio review where you walk the hiring team through your design process, fabric knowledge, and trend awareness. A second round often includes a design exercise or take-home project asking you to develop a pattern or colorway concept. Some companies also include a technical conversation about production, mills, or software to assess how you handle design-to-production workflows.
Where can I find and apply to textile designer jobs?
You can find and apply to textile designer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each one. No third-party redirects, no extra steps.
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