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Kodak

Digital Textile Application Specialist

Rochester, NY · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Role Overview The digital textile print application specialist focuses on the design and implementation of digital printing techniques for textiles. This is a full-time on-site role in our Rochester ...

Kodak

Digital Textile Application Specialist

Rochester, NY · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Role Overview The digital textile print application specialist focuses on the design and implementation of digital printing techniques for textiles. This is a full-time on-site role in our Rochester ...

IHL Group

Print Design Assistant

Manhattan, NY · On-site

IHL is looking for an Assistant Print Designer (textiles experience) to focus on our team! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is comfortable working in the off-price market and looking ...

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How much do freelance textile print design jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance textile print design in the United States is $16.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Freelance Textile Print Design job?

A Freelance Textile Print Design job involves creating original patterns and prints for fabrics used in fashion, home decor, or other textile applications. As a freelancer, you work independently with clients or brands to develop unique designs based on trends, color schemes, and specific project requirements. This role requires strong artistic skills, proficiency in design software like Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop, and knowledge of fabric printing techniques. Freelance textile print designers often balance multiple projects, manage client communication, and handle business aspects like contracts and pricing.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Freelance Textile Print Design position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Freelance Textile Print Designer, you need strong artistic ability, a keen sense of color and pattern, and proficiency in textile design principles, often supported by a degree in textile or surface design. Experience with digital design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD for textiles is highly valuable, while understanding textile printing techniques is a plus. Excellent communication, time management, and client relationship skills are crucial soft skills in this freelance role. These competencies enable designers to deliver creative, high-quality work to clients within deadlines, ensuring a successful and sustainable freelance business.

What are some common challenges faced by freelance textile print designers?

Freelance textile print designers often face challenges such as managing multiple client projects simultaneously, maintaining a steady pipeline of work, and handling the business aspects of freelancing like contracts and invoicing. Balancing creative freedom with client feedback and expectations can also be demanding. Since much of the work may be remote, effective communication and clear project management are critical to success. However, overcoming these challenges helps designers build strong portfolios, develop valuable client relationships, and grow their careers in the textile and fashion industries.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Textile Print Design job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,178 per year, or $16.9 per hour.
Assistant Textile Print Designer

Assistant Textile Print Designer

Dreamwear Inc

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$52K - $58K/yr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Dreamwear is a leading wholesale intimate apparel and sleepwear company working with brands such as Danskin, Nautica, Juicy Couture, Laura Ashley, and Nicole Miller (visit dreamwear.com/our-brands to see more). The thriving partnerships we have established worldwide help us ensure the efficient production and expedited delivery of our product, and the impeccable quality and competitive pricing of our merchandise make us a top choice and reliable partner for leading retailers across the globe.

Our Print team creates original artwork and provides newness to ideas handed off from the design team. We are seeking an Assistant Textile Print Designer to join our team. The right candidate will be comfortable working on prints for multiple fabrics, as our collection spans across bras, panties, lingerie, sleep and loungewear. They must be passionate, self-motivated, eager to learn and able to execute on the below essential responsibilities.

If this sounds like you, please submit your resume with link or PDFs of art work for review and let us know which brand most interests you and why!

  • Support Print Designer in creating original prints and graphics from concept through pre-production in a fast-paced environment.
  • Communicate effectively with Print Designer, ask questions when necessary, and apply recently gained information on future projects.
  • Research emerging print/graphic concepts and trends for inspiration with input from Print Designer.
  • Proactively gain understanding of production constraints for factory ready artwork and repeats.
  • Assist Designer with strike off comments
  • Continually practice illustration, repeats, and techniques to improve technical and brand understanding.

Qualifications:

  • 6 months - 1.5 years of experience in textile design (internship experience ok)
  • Degree in Textile Design or related field
  • Strong illustrative hand, painting skills & color sense
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop 
  • Ability to prioritize and manage deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail and time management skills
  • Motivated self-starter with a desire to learn
  • Ideal candidate is passionate about print design, with a great eye for color, design, and trend

* This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. They can be changed orally or in writing at any time by the discretion of management.