Print & Artwork Designer - Freelance

We are looking for a freelance Designer (preferably based in Copenhagen) to work closely with our product design teams to create commercial, on-brand prints and embellishments for menswear and womenswear, and to own the sign-off process for sizing and colour.

You’ll be embedded in the product design workflow: translating trend direction into commercially viable print ranges, preparing artwork for production, and taking final sign-off responsibility alongside the product team. This is a high-autonomy role for someone who can manage their own time, hit seasonal deadlines, and deliver clean, production-ready files.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design seasonal print ranges: original artworks, placement graphics, logo/patch concepts and all-over repeats — both for menswear and womenswear.
• Translate trend direction and moodboards into print concepts per theme, with clear commercial options.
• Produce tech-ready print files: correct scale, seamless repeats, layered PSDs/AI files and colour separations where needed.
• Control and approve print sizing and final colourways with the product design team and suppliers (print strikes, strike-offs, lab dips, digital proofs).
• Present concepts to the heads of Design and stakeholders; iterate quickly on feedback.
• Manage your own schedule and deliverables to align with seasonal calendars.
• Keep art and version control tidy — we care about naming conventions and clean handovers to production.

MUST-HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven track record designing placement and all-over prints for apparel (portfolio required).
• Strong Adobe skills (Illustrator, Photoshop — advanced repeat/tiling knowledge).
• Clear understanding of print, embellishment and trim production processes (digitally printed, rotary/flatbed, screenprint basics, lab dips/strike-offs).
• Experience owning colour sign-off and scaling/sizing decisions that work across garment types.
• Excellent time management and the ability to deliver to seasonal deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Commercial sensibility: You understand price points, Brand positioning, Product hierarchy, repeat costs and how to make a print work for production and margin.

NICE TO HAVE

• Previous experience working with Scandinavian contemporary brands or knowledge of the Samsøe Samsøe aesthetic
• Knowledge of textile substrates (jersey, woven shirting, denim, knits) and how prints behave on each.
• Basic ability to produce quick, styled mockups in Photoshop to show placement context.
• Experience with Clo3D.
• Existing freelance availability and the ability to travel to central Copenhagen for meetings weekly

This is a freelance position on a part-time basis, and requires frequent meetings at our HQ in Copenhagen.

We are looking for someone equal parts creative and process-driven — a graphic artist who can also be the calm, exacting presence during sign-off. If you can identify with our concept and our ambitions, we would love to see your work. Please apply through the link to the right.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and encourage anyone to apply for the position, regardless of nationality, race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

WHO ARE WE?

Our story, brand, and vision

Samsøe Samsøe dates back to 1993, when a small jewellery shop opened in Copenhagen’s Latin Quarter. The label soon expanded to include premium T-shirts and knitwear, primarily for men. In 2000, the current owners took over the brand, transforming it into an international fashion house focusing on contemporary clothes, footwear and accessories for men and women.

With a nod to its Scandinavian heritage, Samsøe Samsøe is defined by a wearable aesthetic that combines the utilitarian ease of Copenhagen street style with a quintessentially Scandinavian spirit. Collections transcend trends, drawing on Denmark’s renowned design tradition to result in minimalist, affordable and accessible fashion.

Location: Copenhagen