Fabric Print & Textile Designer in London
Fabric Print & Textile Designer

Fabric Print & Textile Designer in London

London Full-Time No home office possible
Simone Rocha

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the design of seasonal prints and textiles for luxury fashion collections.
  • Company: Dynamic London-based fashion studio with a focus on innovation.
  • Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for travel and collaboration.
  • Other info: Exciting chance to work with global suppliers and enhance your design portfolio.
  • Why this job: Join a creative team and shape the future of luxury fashion.
  • Qualifications: 5+ years in fabric design, strong skills in CAD and textile processes.

Fabric Print & TextileDesigner – Full Time

Availability: ASAP

An experienced Fabric Print & Textile designer to work as part of our Design Team in London studio. You will be working closely with the design team on developing seasonal prints, fabrics and textiles for both WW and MW collection. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a similar role within the luxury or premium fashion sector.

Role Overview

Lead design and development for each collection based on seasonal directions from creative director

Generate initial research/ideas at the beginning of each season and swatchings – both digital and hand-textiles

Confident working on placements/patterns/colourways/motif digitally, as well as physical textile swatches

Creating precise launch pack for strike offs and provide accurate references for factories and suppliers during development stage

Working directly with suppliers/factories to ensure all delivery dates and target costs are met

Liaise with sample room to ensure all sampling fabrics, trims or any textiles are ordered in time for show

Resolving any technical and costing issues, make sure changes can be made to artwork to achieve target price points

Ensure all accurate information is passed onto production team

Sourcing materials with attention to minimums, lead time, and prices

Technical

CAD literate; skilled in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office suite

Experienced in creating, reworking, recolouring and digitizing print and textile artworks

Sensitivity to fabrication and colour as part of the design process

Ensure all new prints and textiles are developed to an agreed quality standard, considering price strategy

Manage and follow a critical path timeline

Provide detailed specs and modifications for factory and client communication

Understanding of the collection development process, including setting up technical documentation

Embrace the full design and development cycle, understanding its impact on sales and global market delivery

Work with pattern cutters for consumption and placements

Work on consumptions for pre-production order on all materials

Administrative

Liaise with overseas suppliers, manage fabrics, trims, and purchase sampling orders

Previous experience working with cross‐functional teams

Excellent organisation, time management, and presentation skills

In-depth technical understanding of fabric processes, including prints and embroidery

Knowledge of European/Overseas material suppliers and mills, and experience in maintaining supplier relationships

Attend design, merchandising, and production meetings as required

Support with design and development admin, including email communication

Ensure timely sample preparation

Experience working with a structured design/product development calendar

Interpersonal

Collaborate with the wider design team throughout the collection development process

Work closely with factories and suppliers, including written communication and on‐site visits when needed

Coordinate with production teams on all manufacturer/supplier communication

Open to travel – both local and international – as required

Strong awareness of the fashion and lifestyle marketplace

Please note: This is a full-time role based in our London Studio.

To apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter to info@simonerocha.com.

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Simone Rocha

Contact Detail:

Simone Rocha Recruiting Team

Fabric Print & Textile Designer in London
Simone Rocha
Location: London

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