Homeware Textile Designer

FRENCH SELECTION (FS)

Homeware Textile Designer

Location: Manchester

Hybrid work: 3 days in the office and 2 days from home

Salary: £30,000–£35,000 per annum

Ref: 758BD

The company:

A fast-growing international design and manufacturing business specialising in the development and supply of private-label products to major UK high-street, supermarket and fashion-led retailers.

Main duties:

Design and develop commercially focused textile collections, with a strong emphasis on print, pattern, colour and textile techniques, working closely with internal teams, retailers and overseas suppliers from concept through to production.

The role:

• Design and develop textile collections for major UK retailers
• Create trend-led prints, patterns, colourways and artwork
• Use Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to develop designs and technical artwork
• Work with print, dobby, jacquard and other textile techniques
• Research fashion, lifestyle, interior and retail trends
• Develop seasonal concepts, mood boards and colour stories
• Prepare artwork, specifications and design packs for suppliers
• Review strike-offs, lab dips and samples
• Work closely with product development, buying and technical teams
• Liaise with UK retailers and overseas suppliers
• Manage multiple design projects and deadlines
• Organise and coordinate product samples
• Work closely with UK and international design teams

The candidate:

• Experience in textile design, fashion design or homeware design
• Strong print and pattern design background
• Knowledge of dobby, jacquard and textile printing
• Experience designing for high-street, supermarket or international retailers
• Fashion-led retail or homeware experience highly desirable
• Strong understanding of colour, pattern, trends and commercial design
• Excellent Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills
• Good understanding of textile production and manufacturing
• Experience working with overseas suppliers advantageous
• Strong commercial design portfolio
• Creative, organised and detail-focused
• Able to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines
• Confident communicator and collaborative team player

The salary:

£30,000–£35,000 per annum, depending on experience and suitability for the role

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