We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Junior Textile Designer who will play a crucial role in bringing innovative designs to life. This role blends creativity, technical skills, and collaboration to create textiles that align with the brands vision and customer needs. You will work closely with the design team, production, and management to ensure that every design is not only visually appealing but also practical and of the highest quality. If youre passionate about textile design and eager to contribute to the creation of standout collections, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Roles & Responsibilities:
Developing new design concepts; experimenting with colours, fabric and texture
Good sense of colours and perspective
Print development and placement on actual patterns of the garments
Software and computer-aided design (CAD) programs to develop a range of designs
Report to the design team and partner on projects from concept to post-production
Collaborating with team members to select seasonal themes, make edits to line and create new concepts
Extensive market research and presenting story, mood and colour boards and samples
Liaising with clients and technical, marketing and buying staff to plan and develop designs
Color reduction of prints to cater to seasonal palette, watercolours and other hand worked motifs
Assist in sourcing fabrics and other materials at trade fairs, markets and antique shops
Keeping up to date and spotting fashion trends in fabric design by reading forecasts in trade magazines and using internet resources
Preferred Skills:
1+ years of experience in the fashion design industry
A degree in one of the following areas: Art and Design/Fashion/Knitwear/Surface design/Textiles
Design skills and the ability to use computer-aided design (CAD) packages
Must have knowledge of color reduction of prints to cater to seasonal palette, watercolors and other hand worked motifs
Good eye for color, texture, fabrics and patterns
Excellent attention to detail
An interest in fashion and textiles, and an understanding of trends and materials
Understanding and experience of using different textile processes and techniques