Designer at Horizontal Talent in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Freelance Textile Designer to join their dynamic team. This role is perfect for a creative individual with a strong design sensibility, technical expertise, and a collaborative approach to working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:
- Develop original textile designs for our client's designer collaborations, ensuring alignment with brand aesthetics and project specifications
- Recolor, scale, and update designs provided by collaborating brands
- Prepare detailed tech packs, communicating design specifications clearly to fabric mills
- Efficiently manage and organize design files within designated server and in Spark, ensuring accurate and timely information flow
- Review and approve fabric strike-offs, maintaining quality and design integrity
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, providing design updates and responding to feedback promptly

Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in textile design, with experience across a range of categories (home, menswear, and womenswear) highly beneficial
- Proficiency in NedGraphics, Adobe Creative Suite, and preferably Spark
- Experience creating tech packs for fabric mills and reviewing and approving strike-offs to high standards
- Previous experience working with our client and a strong understanding of how to utilize Spark effectively is preferred
- Knowledge of utilizing color standards from systems such as Colorand Pantone
- Ability to adapt to varying project workloads, meeting deadlines during high-demand periods and maintaining productivity during quieter times
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with a proactive approach to teamwork and timely communication

Please note that candidates must complete a background check and drug screen upon offer. This is a remote position with a commitment of 8 hours per week for 11 months. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.


Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $45 - $52 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.