Manchester
Ref: 758BD
Company Profile
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.
Responsibilities
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
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
Candidate's Profile
- 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
Salary
£30,000–£35,000 per annum, depending on experience and suitability for the role
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