Textile Designer

About the Role: As a Textile Designer – Rugs & Floor Coverings, you will design and develop trend-driven rug collections for major retail accounts. This hands-on role combines original artwork creation, textile design, trend research, and product merchandising to develop commercially appealing collections across various materials, constructions, and price points.

Responsibilities: Design and develop original rug collections, patterns, textures, motifs, and colorways. Create CADs, repeats, artwork, mockups, and presentations for internal and buyer meetings. Research trends in home décor, textiles, colors, materials, and retail assortments. Develop cohesive, commercially relevant collections tailored to retailer needs and price points. Explore rug materials, fibers, textures, weaving, tufting, and printing techniques. Merchandise assortments across patterns, colorways, constructions, sizes, and price points. Prepare and review artwork, tech packs, strike-offs, color approvals, and samples. Collaborate with overseas factories on material development, sampling, and design execution.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Textile Design, Surface Design, Fashion Design, or related field preferred. 5+ years of work experience in Textile Design, Surface Design, Product Design, or related. Strong skills in original artwork creation, pattern development, CADs, and colorways. Knowledge of textile materials, construction techniques, and product development. Strong understanding of retail merchandising, assortment development, and design. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Experience working with overseas factories and major retailers preferred. Strong eye for color, pattern, texture, scale, and emerging trends. Portfolio showcasing original textile designs, patterns, and collections required. EnVogue International reserves the right to adjust compensation within or beyond the stated range based on experience, market conditions, and internal compensation considerations.