Textile Designer

Textile Designers required for textile firm specializing in Home Furnishings. Specializing in block printed textiles.

The day-to-day responsibilities of a textile designer include:

• creating motifs, designs, repeats for block prints, screen
• developing and exploring a range in embroidery
• producing sketches, designs and samples for presentation to customers
• making up sets of sample designs
• liaising with clients and technical, marketing and buying staff to plan and develop designs
• accurately interpreting and representing clients' ideas
• working out design formulae for a group of samples
• assessing and approving completed items and production standards
• using specialist software and computer-aided design (CAD) programs to develop a range of designs. Adobe Photoshop a must.
• experimenting with color, fabric and texture
• maintaining up-to-date knowledge of new design and production techniques and textile technology
• developing new design concepts & mood boards
• ensuring that projects are completed on time
• visiting sites and other sources of ideas for designs
• sourcing fabrics and other materials at trade fairs, markets and antique shops
• attending trade shows, as a delegate or as an exhibitor - this may involve representing the company with a display or stand, or appraising the work of competitors
• keeping up to date and spotting fashion trends in fabric design by reading forecasts in trade magazines and using internet resources
• developing a network of business contacts

Education: Bachelor in Textile Designing a must. Masters degree will be given preference.

Experience: Minimum 4 Years Experience a must