Senior Print Designer

Founded in 2006, Joe Fresh is a leading source for modern style and accessible design, offering comprehensive lifestyle collections for men, women and children. Joe Fresh delivers quality and compelling value in categories spanning in apparel, accessories, and footwear. Joe Fresh collections are polished and sophisticated, with a focus on essential designs that appeal to a broad range of style-savvy consumers. With more than 350 Joe Fresh departments from coast to coast, the Joe fresh network is more than a great place to shop, it's a great place to work. We're committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness, and inclusivity. We are looking for innovative, hardworking, and collaborative team members for our Joe Fresh team. Join our team in our goal of helping Canadians Live Life Well.
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The Senior Print Designer is responsible for leading the creation, development, and execution of seasonal print artwork for the Women and Men collections. This role supports the full seasonal lifecycle of print development, from concept direction through production ready execution, while serving as a key creative partner to the Creative Director and cross functional teams. This individual must be highly experienced and forward-thinking designer with strong print expertise who can shape seasonal direction, elevate creative standards, and manage multiple priorities within a fast paced, seasonal environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a small team of print designers, and timelines to ensure that they comply with the design deadlines in accordance with the corporate calendar

• Lead the development of original, on brand prints, patterns, yarn dyes, and sweater artwork across assigned categories.

• Partner with the Creative Director and Design leadership to help define seasonal print direction and color stories.

• Drive concept research through trend forecasting, competitive analysis, and market insight.

• Create innovative print artwork from concept inspiration, custom development, and curated art, ensuring cohesion across collections.

• Oversee scale, layout, and repeat structures to ensure aesthetic consistency and technical accuracy.

• Guides recolor strategies to maintain alignment with seasonal palettes and commercial objectives.

• Collaborate closely with production and color partners to ensure print execution meets quality, costing, and technical standards.

• Prepare and oversee production ready artwork packages for internal and overseas partners.

• Mock up and review artwork and colorways using digital tools, including CLO 3D, to support development and visualization.

• Represent the print function in line reviews and cross functional meetings, providing informed creative perspective.

• Maintain and elevate standards for file organization, repeat setup, and workflow best practices.

• Oversee, manage, and develop designers, providing ongoing feedback and guidance to strengthen team performance and creative output.

• Support special projects and cross category initiatives as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Textile Design or related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• 7+ years of experience in print and pattern or textile design within apparel.

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite within a macOS environment.

• Strong hand drawing and illustration skills across multiple styles.

• Deep understanding of print techniques, textile applications, garment construction, and production processes.

• Experience with print specific software such as NedGraphics or similar programs preferred.

• Experience working within digital garment visualization tools such as CLO 3D considered an asset.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and seasonal timelines independently.

• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

• A portfolio demonstrating elevated print direction and execution across categories.

How You'll Succeed :
At Joe Fresh, we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture.  We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections. 

If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.

Joe Fresh recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation's evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

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