[JOBS] DIGITAL TEXTILE PRINT DEVELOPER : CAMIRA FABRICS

Purpose:

To design and develop new digital print designs for our core and custom-made portfolio across multiple market segments that are in line with market, customer, aesthetic, environmental requirements in order to build a leading market position and contributing to Ambition 2026.

A hands-on role that is responsible for growing the Digital Print capability based on existing experience and knowledge; working alongside the Digital Print and Colouration Technician; separating, repeating and managing the conversion of images ensuring they are in a format that is printable so that individual colour alteration work can be undertaken by the Digital Print and Colouration Technician.

Key Tasks and Accountabilities:

Design, Print Management And Interpretation

• Design and develop new digital prints across multiple market segments ensuring the business meets the ever-changing demands of each market area; with a focus on building a leading market position that creates disruption in the marketplace.

• Responsible for designing prints (customer artwork / original artwork) into repeats as final artwork, including editing, colour separation, recolouring and matching colour.

• Support the New Product Introduction (NPI) process, ensuring new printed products are developed and tested in line with agreed critical path timelines.

• Support and contribute to the development of the creative vision and direction by providing the relevant digital print expertise and insight required.

• Ensure that creativity, together with innovation, technical performance and environmental sustainability remains the focus of printed product introductions.

• Demonstrate a ‘one team’ approach through collaborative working, engaging with internal customers ensuring effective communication, feedback and follow up to eliminate silos.

• Deliver high housekeeping duties and update records of departmental information using the internal systems accurately and in a timely manner in line with ISO 9001.

• Such other duties as may from time to time be reasonable required.

Research, Trend Insight And Understanding The Customer

• Provide support by researching current print trends and utilise this knowledge to be inspirational in expanding the scope of the brand and trend direction.

• Show an understanding of the global textile market and make informed contributions that drive new printed product proposals.

• Research and present printed trend directions to the design team, customers and external collaborators as appropriate.

• Positively contribute to regular, inspiring idea sharing workshops with the Innovation and Technical team to cross fertilise ideas and to drive newness and innovations.

• Work collaboratively with the Innovation and Technical functions to translate high concept ideas into commercially viable printed products.

• Make valuable contributions to all design / creative meetings.

• Produce physical mood boards / digital presentations to inspire our customers in order to support growth within Digital Print.

Knowledge And Competency Profile

• Printed Textiles Design related degree or equivalent.

• Experience in Print Management software.

• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Suite, Nedgraphics, Print Management Software, PowerPoint and Microsoft packages.

• An excellent knowledge of all aspects of the printing processes.

• Knowledge and ability to CAD up print repeats as final artwork, edit, colour separate, recolour and match colour.

• Creative flair for design and colour with excellent technical print textile knowledge.

• Drawing and hand painted skills are also advantageous for this role.

• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent conceptual skills to work up ideas and be energetic about presenting ideas and concepts to customers, both existing and new.

• Ability to work both in a team and independently with passion and drive whilst demonstrating high levels of resilience and energy.

• Proven ability to demonstrate new technical solutions and creativity, whilst assessing its commerciality.

• Have a desire to be the best in everything you do with an ability to create a positive and inspiring culture.

• Hands on/can do attitude to resolving issues.

• Ability to think strategically about department issues and develop thoughtful recommendations and action plans.

• Excellent verbal, written and platform communication skills both internally and externally.

• Skilled at working with cross-functional teams, project management and product development, often managing multiple projects simultaneously and with tight deadlines for project completion.

• Drive and energy with the ability to inspire and motivate others.

• Attention to detail.

• Full Driving Licence.

• Valid Passport.