Homeware Textile Designer

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: 758BDTo apply using our preferred format, please visit French Selection website, see link below, go to the vacancies page, search job reference: 758BDWebsite: www. french-selection. co. ukA 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 tex