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
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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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