Textile Design Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Create new, on-brand prints for multiple product categories that drive forward and support the evolution of the Vera Bradley design aesthetic.
• Create complementary and coordinating prints, rework layouts and repeats and recolor artwork.
• Create style specific artwork for home, wearable and other categories.
• Manipulate new, vintage and bought prints for application across categories.
• React quickly to development requests, creating multiple options for each review.
• Prepare production ready artwork files.
• Build surface design boards that illustrate the seasonal print direction. Participate in evaluation of seasonal surface design presentation for seasonal concept.
• Support the maintenance of surface design library, both physical and digital.
• Communicate with Product Development team and vendors to ensure materials prepared are issued in proper format and create vector files for print execution as needed.
• Maintain strong knowledge of current surface design trends and historical surface design history through constant research and self-education.
• Assist with the organization and distribution of vector files and paper pitch sheets to cross functional and license partners.
• Support design team during creation of artwork tech packs.
• Meet all deadlines on the go to market calendar as directed by senior team members and Surface Design Director.
• Propose innovative ways to streamline and improve departmental processes.

• High school graduate required. Bachelor's degree in textile design, apparel / merchandising, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years experience in designing, managing and manipulating surface designs on textiles.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the proven ability to communicate with all levels across the organization
• Strong team player with the ability to build and maintain good rapport with both internal and external customers to handle situations with confidence and tact
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize workload, and concurrently manage multiple projects
• Flexible, adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
• High level of attention to detail with strong follow-through skills
• Understands key business drivers and uses this knowledge in own work
• Able to work independently with minimal guidance. Demonstrated ability to solve a range of problems with the ability to analyze solutions
• Resourceful with ability to make decisions and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Excellent CAD skills in Adobe Illustrator required. Skills in Adobe Photoshop, CLO 3D or other design software a plus.
• Strong hand-sketching and artistic ability.
• Strong color sense and visual acuity.
• Knowledge of fabrics and textile print industry.
• Knowledge of FlexPLM or other PLM software a plus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office environment. Utilizing an office desk - sitting, reading, listening, or speaking with the ability to move intermittently throughout the day.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Strong sensory skills, such as good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity .
• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, copiers, fax machines, and phones.
• Overseas and domestic travel required as necessary.

We are proud of the competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefit package provided to our associates and their families. Our compensation package is designed to meet our associates today and help them plan for the future.

Health Benefits

Vera Bradley offers a variety of medical, dental and vision programs to meet your family's health care needs.

• Medical plan options including both a HDHP/HSA plan and a PPO plan

• Dental

• Vision

• Flexible spending accounts

Survivor Benefits

Life insurance provides peace of mind for your family should the unexpected happen.

• Employer provided 2X your salary in life insurance

• Accidental Death and Disability insurance

• Voluntary life insurance for you, your spouse and your children

Income Protection

If you are unable to work due to illness or injury Vera Bradley provides several programs to protect your income at no cost to you.

• Short-term disability

• Long-term disability

Retirement Plan

The Vera Bradley 401k plan helps you accumulate savings for retirement

• 401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (age and service requirement)

• Strong line up of professionally managed funds

• Safe-harbor plan design

Paid Time Off

Enjoy generous time off programs.

• Earn up to 3 weeks of paid time off in your first year of employment with opportunity to earn more

• 9 paid holidays a year

• Paid bereavement leave

Give Back Opportunities

Vera Bradley offers the opportunity to serve your community.

• Voluntary Time Off

Holistic Wellness

• Access to a variety of financial, physical, and mental wellness experts

• Employee Assistance Program with access to work/life wellness support including no cost unlimited telephonic counseling services

• Opportunities for leadership development, skill development and career advancement

Product Discount

• Generous employee discount on Vera Bradley products

Ancillary Benefits and Programs

• Bonus opportunity, identity protection, legal services, pet insurance, cell phone discount, employee referral bonus, annual birthday gift, DailyPay, corporate fitness facility and individual policies through Aflac

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled

Vera Bradley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer.

Vera Bradley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

For more information, please click the following links:

Vera Bradley's Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Policy

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (in English)

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (in Spanish)

Pay Transparency (in English)

Pay Transparency (in Spanish)

E-Verify Participation Poster

Right to Work Poster (English)

Right to Work Poster (Spanish)

California Privacy Notice

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment application process, please send an e-mail to applicationassistance@VeraBradley.com. Please include the accommodation you are requesting and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation and other EEO/Affirmative Action issues will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Our intention is to fill this opening within 30 days of the original posting date and applications will be accepted on an on-going basis until the position is filled.

Base Pay Range:

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Vera Bradley's compensation ranges are based on market data and comply with all local, state and federal regulations. Individual pay within the listed range depends on work location, skills, experience, and relevant education. The posted salary reflects base pay only and excludes bonuses, equity, or other incentives, if applicable.