Textile Designer / Print Illustrator (Freelance / Project based)

Salary Rates based on experience. As an early-stage social enterprise, we aim to align values and vision with fair and transparent compensation. Hours Freelance/project based with option for long term Location Hybrid – London or remote-friendly, but ideally with the ability to connect in person seasonally Manna celebrates story-rich design that draws from the past while speaking to the present. We are seeking a Textile Designer or Print Illustrator with a painterly, detail-driven hand — someone who can craft surface design as narrative, turning textiles into layered visual tapestries. This initial work will focus on creating a small capsule of pieces to test the market, with the potential for these designs to shape our debut collection. What We’re Looking For: Ability to design for hand embroidery, block print, or woven structures Familiarity with working in natural fibers, respecting their grain, flow, and character A visual language that echoes the botanical, historical, or fine art-inspired Deep sensitivity to placement prints, symbolism, and composition Comfortable working closely with the fashion designer on print/fabric integration Work by hand (watercolour, ink, gouache, etc.) and then digitize Are inspired by poetry, history, interiors, flora/fauna, mythology Have experience working with artisans or small-batch production settings **We are also looking for a lead designer to collaborate on this project. If you might be a good fit, please feel free to see our other advert.** Skills and Experience Required Main Duties: Develop intricate and layered prints for womenswear garments Collaborate on visual storytelling rooted in art, culture, and nature Create original surface artwork for hand embroidery, block printing, or woven techniques Coordinate closely with the lead fashion designer to ensure harmony between print and form Skills & Experience Required: Portfolio of illustrative or textile-based work (hand-drawn preferable but digital welcome) Sensitivity to placement, texture, and symbolic detail Passion for storytelling through design (inspired by interiors, flora/fauna, heritage) Knowledge of garment or textile production is a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr