[JOBS] TEXTILE DESIGNER & COLOUR SEPARATION ARTIST — IVO TEXTILES LTD

Ivo Prints is a leading textile manufacturing company based in West London.

The business produces Printed Textiles specialising in furnishing fabrics and wall coverings for many market leaders as well as contract commissions for palaces, embassies, private houses and hotels.

We are looking for a Textile Designer and Colour Separation Artist to join our busy design studio.

The job role will involve creating screen ready artwork and separations for many brands and industry clients.

The candidate will join a fast paced and busy design studio working on creative and versatile designs for the textile industry.

A love of interior textiles and knowledge of screen printing is essential.

 The candidate will also need to demonstrate good organisation skills with the ability to handle multiple projects within time driven deadlines.

The role requires excellent drawing and CAD skills as well as excellent communication skills which are required to liaise with our clients and the production department.

Knowledge of AVA is an advantage but not essential as training will be given.

Salary: Up to £28,000 depending on experience.. J

Job Duties

· Advise customers on practical and cost effective print production.

· Dealing with customer enquiries; taking design briefs; preparing quotations; arranging meetings etc.

· Scan originals and prepare artwork and separations according to brief.

· Checking digital files for print readiness.

· Advise digital production coordinator of new customers’ colour match requirements.

· Outputting films for flat screen printing and check films for repeat.

· Liaise with customers to produce artwork to approved standard.

· Ordering rotary screens from external supplier.

· Schedule screen engraving and liaise with production for priority.

· Liaise with relevant departments for other production requirements or to arrange any screen remakes and sampling.

· Be on hand for any sampling queries and support customers as needed.

· Supporting customers on site as needed.

· Completing any paperwork and administrative tasks relevant to the role.

· Ordering stocks/supplies for studio and screen making as required.

· Keep studio area clean and tidy.

· Supporting other departments as needed to ensure customer needs are met.

· Additional hours may be required according to business demands by arrangement.

· Carry out any other role as reasonably required by the company.

 Qualifications and experience

· Relevant professional qualification is preferred, ie. BA in Design Textiles.

· Knowledge and experience of computer aided design.

· Knowledge of AVA is preferred however training will be given if needed.

· Customer service experience essential.

Competencies

· Excellent drawing and CAD skills

· Good organisational skills.

· Ability to work alone and as part of a team.

· Ability to focus on work and manage own time efficiently.

· Ability to handle multiple projects within time limited deadlines. ·

 Excellent written and verbal communication skills both internally and externally.