Textile Designer

Tom Cody Design, Inc.

New York, New York

 

Tom Cody Design, Inc. is seeking a Textile Designer to work in New York, New York.  Interested persons should contact Hailey DiApice at hailey@tomcodydesign.com and (212) 695-9200.

 

The individual must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Design and 3 months of experience in textile design work.  The Textile Designer must also be able to do the following:

 

• Composing illustrations of colors, patterns and specific fabrics, including embroideries, beads, sequins, buttons and other articles to enhance the effect and look of the material;

• Utilizing various forms of art media to demonstrate how our textiles and fabrics will be used in various garment styles, such as pants, suits, dresses, shirts, and undergarments;

• Combining artistic skills with knowledge of textile properties, such as draping and hanging characteristics of certain fabrics and combinations, to illustrate how our textiles will ultimately “flow”;

• Analyzing and researching latest fashion trends, including visiting fashion retailers to formulate concepts and ideas, so we may effectively market our products to our clientele; and

• Creating color stories, patterns and illustration designs of various types of textiles using computer aided design programs, such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

• Utilizing a variety of methods and materials to draw and paint illustrations which accurately conceptualize our textiles.