Junior Textile Designer

Description

• Communicate with mills and vendors throughout development and join vendor meetings
• Support cross-functional team communication as needed, assist with preparation and organization for internal meetings and presentations
• Develop colorways for printed and woven designs, under direction of director
• Develop original artwork and hand draw/paint as needed
• Contribute to the research of creative concepts, and develop palettes and mood boards, under direction of director
• Create simple layouts, artwork, and simple separations for print production
• Contribute to the development of designs across all categories: prints, wovens, wallcoverings, and trims
• Assist with administrative duties, production approvals, and regularly update information in development tracking system
• Manage and prioritize projects independently in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Become familiar with the portfolio in relation to the Schumacher “Country” aesthetic and research the category in depth to understand the needs of interior designers
• Enthusiasm for textiles, interior design, design and art history, and continuous learning
• Ability to self-manage and prioritize tasks in a highly productive environment, and work efficiently under pressure
• Excellent problem-solving skills, and interest in both creative and technical aspects of design
• BFA in Textile Design or related field
• Familiarity with pattern repeats and layouts appropriate for textiles
• Some understanding of and experience with general printing and weaving techniques and materials used for fabric, wallcovering, and trims
• Confidence and clarity in communication
• Detail-oriented, organized, and thorough
• Practice Adaptability
• Strong hand drawing and hand painting ability
• Experience with Photoshop (ideally textile specific); AVA software experience a plus
• Strong conceptual, layout, and color sensibility

Benefits

• Child Bonding Leave
• 10 Company Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Vision Coverage
• Competitive Salary
• Medical Coverage
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Dental Coverage
• 401K Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Corporate Annual Profit Sharing
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Parental Medical Leave
• Prescription Drug Plan
• 15 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
• AFLAC Plans (Accident and Critical Illness Plans)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance