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As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior textile designer in the United States is $56,698.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,500.00 and $65,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Junior Textile Designer job?

A Junior Textile Designer assists in creating patterns, prints, and fabric designs for various applications such as fashion, interiors, or industrial textiles. They collaborate with senior designers, conduct trend research, and use software like Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop to develop design concepts. Their role also involves testing fabrics, selecting colors, and ensuring designs align with brand guidelines. Junior Textile Designers typically work for fashion brands, textile manufacturers, or design studios. This position provides valuable experience in the industry and a pathway to more senior design roles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Junior Textile Designer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Junior Textile Designer, you need a strong grasp of design fundamentals, color theory, and textile materials, often supported by a relevant degree or coursework in textile or fashion design. Proficiency with design software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and familiarity with weaving or printing techniques, are highly valued technical abilities. Creativity, good communication, and the ability to accept feedback help set candidates apart in this collaborative and fast-paced field. These skills enable Junior Textile Designers to contribute effective, innovative designs while working efficiently as part of a creative team.

What are the daily responsibilities of a Junior Textile Designer?

As a Junior Textile Designer, your daily responsibilities typically include researching trends, creating initial design concepts, and developing patterns or prints using both hand-drawing techniques and digital design software. You’ll often assist senior designers, prepare mood boards, and help coordinate samples with production teams. Collaboration is a core part of the job, as you'll frequently interact with merchandisers, product developers, and manufacturers to ensure designs are feasible and meet project requirements. This role is ideal for detail-oriented individuals who enjoy both creative and technical aspects of textile design.
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Infographic showing various Junior Textile Designer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $56,698 per year, or $27.3 per hour.
Junior Textile Designer

Junior Textile Designer

Johnny Was

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$64K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

Johnny Was, LLC
At Johnny Was, our mission is to inspire free-spirited optimism through beauty, authenticity, comfort and artistic expression. California Dreaming - the ultimate destination for those who love California and the relaxed modern bohemian lifestyle it embodies.
Position Summary
The Junior Textile Designer supports the Design team in creating original prints, patterns, embroideries, and textile artwork that reflect the Johnny Was aesthetic and modern bohemian lifestyle. This role collaborates closely with Design, Product Development, and Production teams to develop seasonal collections from concept through production.
The ideal candidate is highly creative, trend-aware, detail-oriented, and passionate about color, print, embroidery, and fabric innovation.
Position Overview:
  • Initiating and updating the seasonal print charts while maintaining records with original headers for copyright purposes
  • Textile design, artwork clean-up, and creating repeats in Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Making print requests and communicating with overseas vendors

  • Updating seasonal prints and palettes in PLM
  • Printed accessory design, including scarves, blankets, aprons, and stationery
  • Creating tech packs and SMS orders through PLM
  • Creating accessory line sheets
  • Technical drawings for new styles in Illustrator
  • Organizing print strike-offs, accessory prototypes, and SMS samples
  • Setting up print appointments with art studios
  • Working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

Demonstrating a strong work ethic, proactive collaboration, and support for the fast-growing JW textile team
POSITION DIMENSIONS
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Textile Design, Fashion Design, Surface Design, or related field
2-3 years of textile or print design experience preferred
Strong portfolio demonstrating print, pattern, embroidery, and color work
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Strong understanding of print repeats, color separation, and textile production
Knowledge of woven, knit, and embroidery techniques
Excellent eye for color, detail, and composition
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Preferred Skills
Experience in women's contemporary fashion
Knowledge of overseas textile development processes
Understanding of fabric printing techniques and embroidery applications
Familiarity with trend forecasting and seasonal market research
Ability to hand sketch or paint original artwork
Experience with PLM
Pay is based on multiple factors, such as qualifications/skills/experience, geography, and state and local wage laws. In addition, bonus and/or commission and benefits including healthcare, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and product discounts may be offered.
Starting salary for the position is $64,000
All qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Change Act. This position requires customer interaction and access to funds, merchandise, and private information. The Company reserves the right to withdraw contingent offers of employment on the basis of criminal convictions that may have a direct, adverse, and negative bearing on the ability to perform these job duties.
What happens next?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply! You will receive an email confirming we received your application. We will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or information at any time by accessing your candidate profile.
This Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, lawful off-duty use of marijuana, any other characteristic protected by law, or any combination of two or more of the characteristics listed here. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact the location you are applying to or contact us at 1-888-725-1899.
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