Textile Graphic Artist

Kellwood is looking for a talented Graphic Artist to join our Art Room team, developing original artwork across our women’s, junior, kids, and toddler private label brands. You’ll work closely with our Design teams to create prints, embroideries, and graphics that shape the creative direction across multiple brands, blending hand‑craft with digital execution and staying ahead of print and textile trends.

This is a great fit for someone who loves the technical side of print production as much as the art itself. Retailers include, but are not limited to, Target, Kohl’s, Dillard’s, and more.

• -Develop textile prints, embroideries, and graphics across our brand portfolio
• -Collaborate with the Art Room Manager and Design Team to maintain elevated creative standards and ensure brand consistency
• -Follow project timelines and contribute to cross-functional workflows to meet critical deadlines
• -Support color development and rendering with precision and attention to detail
• -Apply knowledge of print repeats, color separation, and print techniques, including screen, rotary, digital, and emerging technologies
• -Bring hand‑drawing and painting skills into the process, translating original artwork into polished digital outcomes
• -Use AI tools to support early‑stage ideation and mood boarding, in line with team workflows
• -Partner with Design Teams on special projects and creative initiatives

• -3–5 years of experience in graphic art within apparel
• -Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)
• -Solid color theory knowledge and understanding of technical print processes
• -Knowledge of specialty graphic and embroidery techniques
• -Familiarity with AVA and Ned Graphics
• -An elevated eye for graphics, print, and color, with the ability to push creative quality while maintaining a cohesive, on‑brand point of view
• -Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment
• -Ability to take creative direction and collaborate effectively within a team
• -Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• -Detail‑oriented, proactive, and self‑motivated

• -Passion for staying current with textile and print innovations
• -An elevated aesthetic eye for art direction and print trends
• -A collaborative, solutions‑focused mentality
• -Adaptability and composure under pressure

• -401(k) matching
• -Paid time off
• -Opportunities for professional development and technical skill growth
• -Collaborative, creative work environment

Kellwood is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.