FREELANCE TECHNICAL PRINT AND TEXTILE DESIGNER

Mira Mikati is looking for a Technical Print and Textile Designer to work in a dynamic and international environment.

Working on 4 collections a year, and some special projects, the role is freelance and full time.

Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the creative director and design team to develop original prints and textile for the main collection, accessories and capsule collections.
• To engineer artworks from our print designers, work on different print and textiles application, including embroidery and trims.
• Applying print and textiles designs to relevant garments or product surfaces with understandings of garment patterns and fabric ratings.
• It is a must to have garment patterns knowledge for this role.
• Producing detailed design packs with specification sheets to an exceptional level to achieve the best communication with suppliers and factories.

Skills Required:

• Degree in print and textile or fashion design
• A good understanding of the aesthetic of the brand and the target customer.
• Previous working experience of more than 3 years in a similar role.
• Strong design sensibility, design concepts and attention to detail.
• Passion for fashion, print, textiles, street culture, music and art.
• Excellent colours and illustration skills both by hand and by computer.
• In-depth knowledge of CAD systems, especially Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Very strong technical understanding of a variety of printing techniques and fabrication behaviours.
• Experience in producing high standard print artworks for all over repeat prints, placement prints and motif design.
• Technical understanding of a variety of embroidery and textiles application.
• Experience working with international print and textiles mills and suppliers.
• Flexible and efficient, able to meet tight deadlines in a fast pace environment.
• A good team player
• Good organisational and communication skills.

Please make sure to include a CV, cover letter and portfolio of your work when sending your application.

A chance to join a team that is passionate about positive impact through innovative, and colourful designs. A company culture of inspiring and empowering its employees.

If you identify with the description and want to grow professionally in an innovative company, this is your opportunity!

We look forward to receiving your application!

Mira Mikati is committed to the goals of equal opportunities in order to create a diverse and inclusive business. We value the differences that diversity brings to our brand and uphold this as part of our company values.

We aim to provide a working environment that fosters inclusion, fairness, equity, and respect for social and cultural diversity and that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. Our recruitment process considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled status or any other characteristic protected by law.