Designer at Elite Sportswear LP – Reading, Pennsylvania

Job Summary:

The Designer is responsible for creating embellishment, textile print, and garment designs to support both team and customer needs. This role will have a strong emphasis on developing original textile prints for use in athletic apparel, including engineered and repeat patterns. The Designer may also contribute to stock product lines based on business needs and individual skill level. This position requires daily collaboration with Development, Product, and Production teams and plays a key role in ensuring print execution aligns with design intent and manufacturing capabilities.

Education:

Secondary Education in fashion design, apparel, textiles, or related field. 1- 5 years of apparel design experience is preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Create or alter designs using Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
• Communicate technical design information to Pattern and Production Departments if needed
• Develop original textile prints, including repeats, engineered placements, and sublimation artwork
• Prepare print-ready files, ensuring accuracy in scale, color, and repeat alignment
• Create custom embellishment artwork and potential to create sublimation artwork as needed
• Review Custom samples and attend fittings
• Participate in daily design meetings and product line reviews seasonally
• Contribute to story boards for customer meetings
• Work with onsite manufacturing team to problem solve and correct production issues
• Adhere to established timelines for customer quotes and custom garment development
• Produce quality work daily with accuracy in design notes and specifications
• Multi-task several projects at once, ability to communicate workload and prioritize tasks
• Complete other tasks as assigned based on the business needs
• Potential for travel to photo shoots and customer meetings if needed

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
• Strong understanding of textile print development, including repeats, colorways, and scale
• Knowledge of sublimation printing processes and limitations preferred
• Ability to multitask several projects at once and prioritize as needed
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as a team
• Work well in a highly productive environment, strong attention to detail
• Basic Knowledge of garment construction and patterns, preferred experience in athletic apparel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing and walking
• Frequent movement through various departments
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds, occasionally
• Manual dexterity of fingers and hands