Textile Designer - Home Category / Soft Goods

Job description

Role Summary Support the design team in conceptualising and developing innovative, trend-relevant textile and surface designs for the Household portfolio. Assist in translating seasonal trends and design direction into commercially relevant products, ensuring alignment with the brand image, customer preferences, quality standards and product requirements. The role will support the end-to-end design & development process across categories such as Bed Linen, Bath Linen, Cushions, Curtains, Rugs, Throws and other Soft Furnishing products, while ensuring alignment with customer needs, market trends, seasonal direction and business objectives. Design Development & Execution • Support development of textile prints, patterns, colourways and surface designs. • Translate trend direction and design briefs into commercially relevant designs. • Develop artworks and patterns as per product and production requirements. • Assist in developing products from concept stage through sampling and production. • Prepare design specifications and handovers for sampling and production. • Trend & Market Research • Research global and domestic trends in home textiles and related product categories. • Analyse competitor and market offerings. • Identify new ideas, colours, patterns, materials and design opportunities relevant to the brand. • Product Development & Sampling • Work with vendors and internal teams during the sampling and development process. • Review samples for design accuracy, colour, print quality and overall execution. • Incorporate feedback and make necessary design modifications. • Product Presentation • Support preparation of design presentations, mood boards and collection stories. • Assist in product presentation in regard to design, packaging and positioning. • Ensure the visual design direction is clearly communicated to internal stakeholders and vendors. • Cross-Functional Collaboration • Work closely with Design, Buying, Sourcing, Quality and Merchandising teams. • Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely execution of design and sampling requirements. • Support adherence to seasonal and product development calendars. Role Details • Role: Designer • Department: Home / Soft Goods • Band/Designation: Assistant Manager • Education: Graduate / Diploma in Textile Design, Fashion Design or related Design discipline from NID/NIFT • Experience: 2-3 years of relevant experience in textile/home furnishing designs • Location: Corporate • Reports To: Buying Manager / Design Manager – Soft Furnishing