[JOBS] FREELANCE TEXTILE DESIGNER : JAMES HARE

We are looking for a freelance textile designer to join our growing team at James Hare.

Working with the Design Team, Creative Director, external suppliers, and internal departments to deliver quality fabrics, wallcoverings and trims to be launched into the international market.

 Responsibilities:

• Creating original, unique, and exclusive designs for a variety of applications.

• Collaborating with colleagues focusing on colouring and design development.

• Interpreting trends appropriately for the brand. 

• Working proactively with all members of the design, buying and production teams, supporting and developing business relationships to ensure successful results at all levels of the product journey.

• Liaising with suppliers to provide feedback on trials and developments throughout the design and production process.

• Working in collaboration with the Design Team to ensure deadlines are adhered to.

• Proactively researching into design and colour trends.

• Attending trade shows and exhibitions when required.

Qualifications:

• Have a high achieving degree in Textile Design or equivalent qualification.

• Experience as a Textile Designer in a commercial setting.

• Exceptional drawing and design skills.

• Excellent sense of colour with a good understanding of printing and weaving techniques.

• A strong knowledge and previous experience of CAD.

• Good knowledge of all aspects of the commercial fabric printing and production process including digital, rotary, and flat bed.

• A sound understanding of Intellectual Property Rights and all aspects of copyright related to design.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate with all members of the design team and with other relevant departments.

• Be flexible and practical with task management and with the ability to work under pressure and within time scales.

 Skills & Experience:

• Be highly creative and innovative.

• Have the desire to succeed with a can-do attitude.

• Be dedicated, passionate and self-motivated.

• Have meticulous attention to detail.

• Have the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.

• Be able to work using own initiative as well as part of a team.

• Be friendly and collaborative.

• Have 2 or more years' experience. 

How to Apply:

If you have a passion for design and possess the skills outlined above, we'd love to hear from you!

If you have a passion for design and possess the skills outlined above, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing why you'd be a great fit for this position to careers@james-hare.com.

Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing why you'd be a great fit for this position to careers@james-hare.com.