Senior Textile Designer

Job Responsibilities1. Market Research & Trend Analysis

• Stay continuously updated with the latest domestic and international trends in home textiles.
• Study consumer behavior, color forecasts, fabric developments, and lifestyle influences to anticipate design directions.
• Conduct regular market visits, attend trade fairs, and track competitor collections to keep the brand ahead of trends.

2. Design Creation & Conceptualization

• Develop innovative and commercially appealing designs across bedsheets, comforters, blankets, and other soft furnishings.
• Create detailed mood boards, color palettes, pattern layouts, and theme-based seasonal collections.
• Ensure all designs reflect the brand’s creative DNA and align with market expectations.

3. Product Development

• Oversee the end-to-end product development cycle — from ideation to final sample approval.
• Work with sourcing and production teams to ensure design feasibility, material selection, and timely sample execution.
• Approve swatches, strike-offs, and pre-production samples for quality, color, and design accuracy.

4. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage the internal design team — guiding them through each project’s creative and technical process.
• Review designs, provide constructive feedback, and ensure timely delivery of collections.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative environment within the design department.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate effectively with merchandising, sourcing, and production teams to ensure seamless transition from design to product.
• Work closely with suppliers, mills, printers, and dye houses to execute new developments efficiently.
• Maintain clear communication across teams for approvals, timelines, and quality control.

6. Collaboration with External Designers & Brands

• Identify and collaborate with external designers, studios, or brands for exclusive design partnerships and co-branded projects.
• Develop joint collections or limited editions that enhance the brand’s creative diversity.

7. Fabric, Print & Material Expertise

• Possess strong technical knowledge of fabrics, prints, dyeing, embroidery, and finishing processes used in home textiles.
• Ensure the use of high-quality materials that align with brand standards and cost structures.
• Continuously explore new yarns, textures, and sustainable materials for innovative development.

8. Trade & Commercial Awareness

• Keep updated on what is trending and trading well in the market.
• Study retail and wholesale performance data to align future design directions with consumer demand.
• Analyze competitors’ design movements and develop strategies to differentiate Florida’s product line.

9. Digital Design & Software Proficiency

• Must be proficient in all major textile design and CAD software, including:
• Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator (for print creation and colorways)
• CorelDRAW (for layouts and motifs)
• NedGraphics, Texcelle, or AVACO (for repeats, color separations, and woven simulations)
• Procreate / CAD Textile / Pointcarre / WGSN (for trend visualization and technical design work)
• Should be able to prepare accurate design files, repeats, and digital artwork ready for printing or jacquard weaving.
• Maintain an organized digital design library for all past and current collections.

10. Supplier, Vendor & Merchandising Coordination

• Coordinate with vendors, mills, and suppliers for fabric sourcing, print trials, and production approvals.
• Negotiate pricing, minimum order quantities, and timelines with suppliers.
• Ensure proper communication and coordination with the merchandising team to meet collection launch deadlines.

11. Quality, Costing & Feasibility

• Evaluate designs for production feasibility, material cost, and fabric compatibility.
• Maintain a balance between design innovation and commercial practicality.
• Approve quality standards for color accuracy, print clarity, and finish consistency.

12. Innovation & Sustainability

• Explore new technologies, eco-friendly materials, and sustainable design practices.
• Introduce innovative design techniques that improve aesthetics while minimizing material waste or cost.
• Keep up with digital printing and weaving innovations in the textile sector.

13. Brand Development & Visual Direction

• Align each collection with Florida Dress Your Home’s creative and commercial objectives.
• Contribute to brand storytelling through design — ensuring all collections reflect a cohesive and premium identity.
• Suggest design ideas for marketing, packaging, and photo shoots.

14. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain detailed records of all design collections, samples, and approvals for future reference.
• Present design concepts, mood boards, and seasonal forecasts to management.
• Create periodic reports on market trends, product feedback, and collection performance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month

Experience:

• textile designing : 5 years (Preferred)
• Product development: 5 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person