Apparel Graphic Designer
Swaybox Studios đşđ¸ New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
The Apparel Graphic Designer is responsible for the preparation, dyeing, printing, and maintenance of fabrics for costumes and puppets, requiring expert knowledge of fabric treatment techniques. Key duties include developing and applying various printing techniques, conducting fabric tests, and collaborating with costume and puppet teams to meet creative and technical standards.
Responsibilities
- Develop and apply techniques to enhance fabric textures and patterns
- Conduct tests on fabrics to ensure colorfastness, durability, and performance under production conditions
- Collaborate with the costume and puppet teams by providing prepared fabrics, contributing to both creative and technical solutions
- Maintain detailed records of processes and printing techniques to ensure accurate replication throughout production
- Inspect fabrics and prints to ensure they meet performance and aesthetic standards
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges related to printing and fabric preparation
Requirements
- At least 4+ years of experience in fabric printing or textile art
- Bachelor's degree in fine art, textile design, graphic design, or related experience
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Experience with textile design software
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot technical challenges under tight deadlines
Key Skills
About Swaybox Studios
Swaybox Studios is bringing the magic of practical puppetry to the big screen in ways never before seen. Since 2014, Swaybox founders have pioneered new methods that challenge viewersâ notions of how puppets look, move, and feel. The result is long-form storytelling that is visually breathtaking, dynamically expressive, andâabove allâmore human. And for all its advancements, their puppetry retains the nostalgic charm of this age-old art form. Swaybox animators, fabricators, designers, and other artists are currently producing many projects from their home base of New Orleans, including a feature film with Matt Reeves and his production company 6th & Idaho.
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