27 Oct
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Holy Pals
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Toronto
About Holy Pals At Holy Pals, our mission is to Wrap Children in the Word of God. We create thoughtfully designed pajamas, apparel, and gifts that bring families together while helping parents share God's Word with their children. Our collections combine beautiful, playful artwork with meaningful biblical storytelling. From Christmas and Easter collections to everyday designs inspired by Scripture, every print we create has a meaning behind it. As a growing children’s apparel brand, we’re looking for a talented and passionate Textile Print Artist & Designer to help bring our collections to life. The Role We’re looking for a creative, detail-oriented Textile Print Artist & Designer to join our Product Team. This role combines original artwork creation, textile print design, and production artwork approvals. You’ll work closely with our design and product development teams to create beautiful, original prints and ensure that every design is executed accurately, from initial concept through final production. The ideal candidate has a strong illustration background, an exceptional eye for color, and experience creating commercial textile prints. You’re equally comfortable developing original artwork as you are preparing technical print files, reviewing samples, and managing deadlines. What You’ll Do Artwork & Print Design
• Create original illustrations, all-over prints, and placement graphics for children’s pajamas, family matching apparel, and accessories.
• Translate creative concepts and biblical stories into beautiful, playful, commercially appealing artwork.
• Develop hand-painted and digitally illustrated artwork using techniques such as watercolor and digital illustration.
• Create seamless repeat patterns and placement graphics.
• Develop seasonal color palettes and recolor artwork to create cohesive collections.
• Research relevant print,
illustration, and color trends while maintaining Holy Pals’ unique brand aesthetic.
• Clean, edit, recolor, and adapt existing illustrations or purchased artwork as needed. Print Development & Production Approvals
• Prepare accurate, production-ready artwork files, repeat tiles, color separations, and print specifications.
• Develop artwork product design pages and provide clear instructions for overseas manufacturers.
• Review digital print proofs, strike-offs, and lab dips to ensure color and artwork accuracy.
• Provide clear, detailed feedback on artwork and color corrections.
• Work with the Product Development team and manufacturers to resolve printing or artwork issues.
• Ensure approved artwork is properly documented and ready for production. Project Management & Collaboration
• Manage multiple artwork projects simultaneously while meeting seasonal development deadlines.
• Track artwork revisions, sample approvals, and outstanding deliverables.
• Maintain organized artwork files, specifications, and version histories.
• Collaborate closely with the Product Design & Development team to ensure designs are commercially viable and production-ready.
• Communicate proactively on project progress, challenges, and upcoming deadlines.
• Support other creative projects as needed, including packaging, accessories, and product graphics. Required Qualifications
• 3–5+ years of qualified experience in textile print design,
surface pattern design, or apparel graphics.
• Strong portfolio showcasing original illustrations, repeat patterns, and commercially produced textile prints.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Strong illustration skills, with the ability to create original artwork
• Excellent understanding of color theory, print composition, scale, and repeat patterns.
• Experience preparing production-ready textile artwork and specifications.
• Familiarity with textile print production processes, including strike-offs, lab dips, and color approvals.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with remote teams and overseas manufacturers. Nice to Have
• Experience designing prints for children’s apparel, sleepwear, or baby products.
• Experience developing seasonal collections and coordinating print stories across multiple products.
• Familiarity with textile color separation and different fabric printing methods.
• Experience using Asana or similar project management tools.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a portfolio demonstrating your experience in textile print design and illustration. Your portfolio should include original hand-drawn or digitally illustrated artwork; seamless repeat patterns developed for textiles; examples of commercially produced apparel or textile designs; and examples demonstrating your use of color, composition, and storytelling. We’d especially love to see examples of whimsical children’s prints, watercolor illustrations, and artwork that tells a story. Join us in creating beautiful products that wrap children in the Word of God
📌 Textile Print Artist (Toronto)
🏢 Holy Pals
📍 Toronto