Senior Textile Designer - Home Furnishing Export

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Senior Textile Designer

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of

  home textile products

  including cushions, throws, bed linens, table linens, curtains, etc.
• Create innovative and commercially viable

  embroidery-based surface designs

  and techniques (machine, hand, applique, etc.)
• Interpret buyer mood boards and trends to develop seasonal collections tailored for

  US retail clients like TJ Maxx, Marshalls, etc.

• Develop and present concept boards, color palettes, and material stories aligned with buyer expectations.
• Collaborate with merchandisers and sampling teams to ensure design execution aligns with quality and cost parameters.
• Coordinate with buyers and their representatives for product development feedback and approvals.
• Research and analyze

  international home décor trends

  , color forecasts, and textile innovations.
• Mentor and guide junior designers as needed within the design team.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Textile Design, Fashion Design, or a related field.
• Minimum

  5 years of hands-on experience

  in the

  home furnishing export industry

  , with a focus on US markets.
• Strong knowledge and technical skills in

  surface embroidery design and development

  .
• Proficient in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), CAD, and hand sketching.
• Prior experience handling accounts like

  TJ Maxx

  , HomeGoods, Target, or similar US retail buyers is highly preferred.
• Excellent understanding of

  fabric types, trims, stitching,

  and

  embellishment techniques

  .
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple design projects in a fast-paced environment.