Benefits:
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off
Fashion Print & Color Designer (Apparel)
Location: Norristown, PA (Hybrid) Department: Design Job Type: Full-Time Reports To: Senior Designer or CEO
About D'IYANU
D'IYANU is a leading e-commerce fashion brand inspired by African culture and modern design. We create bold, print-driven apparel for women, men, and children, serving customers around the world with premium products that celebrate heritage through contemporary fashion.
Position Summary
D'IYANU is seeking an experienced Senior Print & Color Designer to lead the creative development of seasonal prints and color direction across our women's, men's, and children's collections.
As the company's primary in-house print and color specialist, you will own the print development process from initial concept through production approval. Working closely with the Senior Designer and CEO, you will create original artwork, develop seasonal color palettes, manage print production, and ensure every design reflects the D'IYANU brand while meeting commercial and manufacturing requirements.
This role is ideal for a designer who combines exceptional creativity with strong technical knowledge of textile printing, production, and apparel development.
Key Responsibilities
Research global fashion, cultural, and consumer trends to develop seasonal print and color direction.
Create original textile prints, graphics, and seasonal color stories aligned with the D'IYANU brand.
Develop production-ready artwork including repeats, engineered placements, color separations, and technical print specifications.
Produce high-quality CADs, digital renderings, and presentation materials.
Apply artwork across multiple garment categories while maintaining proper scale, proportion, and print placement.
Create and maintain accurate PLM assets, line sheets, and print documentation.
Review strike-offs, lab dips, and production samples to ensure color accuracy and print quality.
Partner with overseas manufacturers and internal teams throughout product development and production.
Manage print approvals, artwork organization, and production timelines.
Ensure all print files meet manufacturing specifications for digital, rotary, and screen printing.
Collaborate with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, and Production to deliver commercially successful collections.
Qualifications
Required
5–7+ years of apparel print, textile, CAD, or color design experience.
Strong portfolio demonstrating original textile print development and production-ready artwork.
Advanced Adobe Illustrator skills.
Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.
Strong understanding of textile printing techniques, repeats, color separations, and production processes.
Experience preparing artwork for manufacturing.
Excellent organizational and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines with minimal supervision.
Preferred
Experience working within a small company or entrepreneurial environment.
Experience designing prints for women's, men's, and children's apparel.
Experience developing sweater graphics and knit-specific artwork.
Familiarity with PLM systems.
Knowledge of Pantone color management, lab dips, and strike-off approvals.
Desired Skills
Creative and strategic thinking
Strong color theory and color management
Textile print development
Production and manufacturing knowledge
Commercial product awareness
Excellent communication skills
Cross-functional collaboration
Attention to detail
Independent problem solving
Strong organizational skills
Tools & Software
Adobe Illustrator (Advanced)
Adobe Photoshop
PLM Systems
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Benefits
Hybrid Work Schedule
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Simple IRA Retirement Plan
40% Employee Discount
Casual Dress Code
Why Join D'IYANU?
At D'IYANU, you'll help shape collections that celebrate African heritage while influencing modern fashion. You'll have ownership of the print and color process, collaborate directly with company leadership, and see your work brought to life in collections worn by customers around the world.
To Apply: Please submit your resume along with a portfolio showcasing original textile prints, apparel CADs, color stories, and production-ready artwork.