Design Manager - Home Textiles

Design Manager - Home Textiles, Al-Karam USA Inc / Al-Karam Textile Mills Ltd, Full Time, 8 - 10 Years Experience PreferredAbout Al-Karam:We are a large-scale, vertical textile mill with global headquarters in Asia and North American HQ in Midtown, NYC. We provide a wide range of Home Textiles for the retail marketplace. Our customers range from direct to consumer to big-box retailers & high-end brands / retailers. Our product categories include bedding, bath, window, decorative pillows, throws, and kitchen textiles.Duties & Responsibilities:We are seeking a Design Manager - Home Textiles with approximately 8 – 10 years of experience in the soft home category, including top of bed, sheets, bath (Shower Curtains), window, and table linens. In this role, you will work closely and under direction of the Creative & Design Director on the development and execution of textile designs for our bi-annual Market Week “open line” collections (March and September).In addition to seasonal collections, the role will be responsible for developing design concepts, specifications, and product execution across multiple customer accounts and product categories. The position will also support the design management of assigned accounts, ensuring design development, artwork, and specifications are aligned with customer requirements and project timelines.The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced development environment, is highly organized and detail-oriented, and is comfortable managing multiple projects and timelines simultaneously. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with both domestic teams and overseas partners are essential. Experience across woven, knit, and print development is strongly preferred.Key Responsibilities but not limited to would include:Design and develop soft home textile products including bedding, bath, window curtains, decorative pillows, throws, and kitchen textiles.Shop the market and stay informed on trends, color direction, and product