Job description
The Opportunity: Designer, Junior/Intermediate (Textile, Fine Art Skills/Education required)
Location: Vaughan, Ontario
Salary: 35-45K
Benefits: Standard
Tony Curtis & Associates Inc. is currently interviewing for the position of Designer – Textiles and or Graphic, Junior/Intermediate level, for a well established and innovative leader in fabric print and design. An ability to illustrate, or Degree or Diploma in Fine Arts is a requirement for this position. Experience with the preparation of print files for production is a must. The ideal candidate will have the ability to self-motivate and take initiative, be service driven with the ability to multi-task with attention to detail. You will implement skillful product designs and ideas from concept to reality, monitoring times and due dates, and enjoy hands-on experience with designers and vendors.
Note: Interested candidates are to submit their resumes with a link to an electronic portfolio for review, attached files must be limited to 8MG. The attached portfolios MUST include your FINE ART examples/skills, that are required for this position.
We thank all applicants in advance, however, only qualified candidates with legal authorization to work in Canada and the Fine Art skills required will be contacted.
Responsibilities:
Create and illustrate original art life, landscape, wildlife, abstract surface designs, illustrations, prints and/or patterns exclusive for assigned art collections
Create design presentations, vector patterns, artwork scale
Manage all colour submissions for review and approval by Management (Pantone color matching is a bonus)
Present samples of finished designs to Design Manager
Review samples and submissions at all stages, ensure critical art/product requirements are met and communicate all revisions
Research collection trends, themes, and concepts to develop and demonstrate a clear perspective for the collections
Qualifications:
Degree or Diploma in Fine Arts/Graphic Design
1 to 2 years of related experience
Strong knowledge of Desk Top Publishing, Photoshop and Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
ART LIFE, drawing skills are job requirements
Savvy sense of textile design and color
Solid understanding of pattern repeats
Strong organizational skills
Good communication skills
Be able to take direction
Work well in a team environment
Strong work ethic
Design portfolio
Presentation skills
Employment Type
Full-time
Must-have qualifications
How many years of work experience do you have with Fine Art?
Are you legally authorized to wok in Canada?
How many years of experience with fabric print/FINEART and design will you bring to this role?