Assistant Designer, Print

About the Role

The Assistant Designer, Print supports the creation and execution of print and graphic concepts across Athleta product categories. This role sits within the Design team and partners closely with Concept, Product Development, and Merchandising to help bring seasonal concepts to life. Working under the guidance of the Surface Manager and Design leadership, this role contributes to artwork development, CADs, and technical setup while building foundational skills in the end-to-end print process from concept through commercialization.

This role is ideal for someone who is highly creative, detail-oriented, and eager to learn and grow within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

Support the Surface/Print Design team in the creation and development of original prints and graphics that reflect the Athleta brand and customer

Assist in translating seasonal concepts into print and graphic executions across product categories

Create and update CADs, repeat layouts, placement graphics, and colorways using Adobe Creative Suite under team direction

Partner with Color, Concept and Design teams to support alignment of artwork with seasonal palettes and product direction

Assist in preparing artwork packages and files for vendor communication and development

Support the review process of strike-offs and samples to help ensure print accuracy, scale, and color consistency

Maintain and organize digital whiteboard spaces (e.g., Miro), including seasonal boards, artwork submissions, and development tracking

Assist in building and maintaining digital libraries of print, graphic, and inspiration assets to support team access and creative development

Color match seasonal color palettes to printers and maintain calibration.

Support trend and market research focused on print, pattern, and graphic direction relevant to Athleta’s customer

Support in-season updates and help track multiple workstreams to meet key milestones

Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Product Development, Technical Design, and Production to support on-time delivery

Learn and adopt best practices for print development, file setup, and vendor communication through ongoing feedback and mentorship

Who You Are

1–3 years of relevant experience (internships or entry-level roles included) in print, textile, or graphic design

Strong creative sensibility with an understanding of print, pattern, and graphic design for apparel

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

Experience or interest in using generative AI tools (e.g., Fal, MidJourney, DALL·E, or similar) as part of the creative process

Familiarity with digital collaboration tools such as Miro, with an understanding of how to organize and maintain shared workspaces

Basic understanding of print repeats, placement graphics, and color application

Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills

Eagerness to learn, take direction, and grow within a collaborative team environment

Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting

Strong communication skills and a proactive, positive attitude

Passion for Athleta’s brand, customer, and lifestyle