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Elite Sportswear

Designer

Reading, PA · On-site

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 ...

Elite Sportswear

Designer

Reading, PA · On-site

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 ...

IHL Group

Senior Print Designer, Kids

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$80K - $110K/yr

IHL is looking for a Senior Print Designer (textile experience) to focus on our Kids Brands! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is comfortable working in the off-price market and looking ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance textile print designer in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Textile Print Designer vs Textile Designer?

AspectFreelance Textile Print DesignerTextile Designer
Work EnvironmentIndependent, project-based, often remoteIn-house or studio setting, full-time or part-time
CredentialsDesign skills, portfolio, sometimes industry experienceDesign education, portfolio, industry experience
Employer & Industry UsageClients across various brands and manufacturersFashion, home decor, textile companies

Freelance Textile Print Designers work independently, handling multiple clients and projects, while Textile Designers are typically employed by companies or studios. Both roles require strong design skills and industry knowledge, but freelancers have more flexibility and varied work environments.

What is a freelance textile print designer?

Freelance textile print designers are independent professionals who create patterns and prints for fabrics used in fashion, home decor, and other textile products. They develop original designs, often using both traditional illustration and digital tools, and collaborate with clients such as fashion brands, manufacturers, or interior designers. Working on a freelance basis means they manage their own schedules, client relationships, and portfolios, allowing flexibility in the types of projects they take on. Their work ranges from conceptualizing new prints to preparing artwork files for production and staying up-to-date with design trends.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a freelance textile print designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Freelance Textile Print Designer, you need strong artistic ability, a solid understanding of textile design principles, and proficiency in surface pattern creation, typically supported by a degree in textile or fashion design. Expertise with digital design tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and CAD software is essential for creating and editing print designs. Creativity, adaptability, and effective communication are key soft skills for collaborating with clients and responding to industry trends. These skills and qualities are crucial for producing innovative, marketable designs and building a successful freelance business.

How do freelance textile print designers typically collaborate with clients and production teams throughout a project?

Freelance textile print designers often work closely with clients to understand their aesthetic vision, brand guidelines, and technical requirements. Communication is usually managed through virtual meetings, email, and shared design platforms, allowing for feedback and revisions at each stage. Once designs are approved, freelancers may coordinate with production teams to ensure their prints are accurately translated onto fabric, which can involve specifying color profiles, scale, and repeating patterns. Effective collaboration and clarity in communication are key to ensuring a smooth workflow and a successful final product.
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Infographic showing various Freelance Textile Print Designer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 73% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.

Free People Associate Print Designer

Free People

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

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6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Role Summary
Free People is seeking an Associate Print Designer to help bring expressive, apparel-driven prints to life across the Collection Femme categories. This role is centered on creating original, repeat artwork-developing conversational prints, engineered placements, and thoughtfully crafted repeats that enhance the silhouette and storytelling of each piece, from dresses to soft wovens and knits.
Working closely with the Print Team, the Associate Print Designer plays a key role in translating the Free People aesthetic into distinctive, wearable prints that feel both elevated and effortless. The ideal candidate has a strong sense of how print interacts with fabric and form, and can create artwork that not only looks beautiful on the page, but truly comes alive in apparel.
Role Responsibilities
  • The Associate Print Designer will contribute to the creation, development, and execution of own brand prints appropriate for Free People. They will assist in creating new prints that represents the unique style of the Free People customer within our Collection range focused on Femme and Only @ FP categories.
  • Work closely and collaboratively with the design director, design, and buying teams to develop prints for both retail and wholesale divisions. Attend and actively participate in design flow meetings.
  • Utilize traditional drawing, painting, and other arts and crafts techniques, along with Adobe Creative Suite, to create artwork, layouts, and colorways.
  • Collaborate with our product development and technical designers to set up engineered prints.
  • Create print layouts and provide colorways, collaborating with the color team to align with specific color palettes.
  • Conduct research and develop specific print designs to realize the Print Director's vision.
  • Source vintage textiles and prints, as well as digital image libraries, for print inspiration to be used in original artwork designs.
  • Stay updated with fashion trends, particularly those related to print and color, and incorporate them into artwork while ensuring freshness and brand appropriateness.
  • Generate CADs to communicate the placement of print designs on garments and create technical packages for artwork to be sent to vendors and factories.
  • Maintain organized file folders using established saving and naming conventions to facilitate easy access for teammates.
  • Keep the office and workspace tidy and organized.
  • The ability to effectively manage deadlines and contribute to the growth of a dynamic team is crucial for excelling in this position

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Role Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Textile Design, Surface Design, Fine Art, Illustration, or related experience required.
  • 3-4 Years Design industry or related experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong sense and understanding of the Free People Customer and how Fashion Trends could translate to new and exciting designs. Ability to identify new trends and how those can relate to print designs.
  • Strong sense of technical print design, understanding and passion for surface design and making of repeat prints.
  • Experience in print and textile design with a strong foundation of hand drawing/painting and digital rendering.
  • Technical skills in Adobe Creative Suite and NedGraphics (preferred).
    • Enthusiasm and willingness to explore creatively using AI platforms. (MidJourney, PromeAi) knowledge/experience would be a plus!
    • Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office 365.
  • Self-starter with the ability to function independently as well as in a team-based environment
  • Great attention to detail, strong sense of urgency and ability to thrive in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
  • Strong sense of organizational skills and proactiveness, great communication skills and ability to multitask.
  • 4-5 days in office Philadelphia PA - Home Office Navy Yard.

The Perks
URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits
EEO Statement
URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.

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