[JOBS] TEXTILE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL HOME FURNISHINGS : EDINBURGH WEAVERS LTD

AWG is now looking for an experienced, creative and focused Senior Textile Designer to join their Design team.

Someone who creatively thinks outside of the box, has a deep technical understanding of textile design, the industry and processes.

You will be forward-thinking, looking for the next trend and have creative ambition.

Reporting to the Design Director, Laura Spencer, you’ll be expected to share ideas, schedules and costs on a regular basis.

Based in our state-of-the-art Studio the ideal candidate will be required to have the following:

• 4-5 years of experience in designing and developing fabric collections with comprehensive technical knowledge of weave processes.

• Be highly experienced in developing and building fabric collections within both the domestic and commercial sectors.

• Have a background in working with international weave and print suppliers.

• Have excellent CAD skills (AVA, Photoshop and Illustrator)

• Be well organised, with excellent communication skills required to liaise with customers and suppliers.

• Have excellent creative judgement with a good eye for colour, layout and composition.

• Be confident in presenting concepts and collections.

• Be able to work at pace, delivering to deadlines.

• Highly self-motived.

Duties include but are not limited to;

• Creating new artworks, producing repeats, recolouring, and making sure files are print-ready.

• Creating new fabric collections from the initial concept right through to photography.

• Liaising with suppliers globally to source new qualities, negotiate prices, develop new product and approve qualities and colours.

• Following seasonal strategy, design, innovations and trends for collections.

• Gather inspiration and innovative design ideas from a variety of sources.

• Maintain critical path dates to ensure deadlines are met.

• Ability to communicate and collaborate with various high-profile brands, departments, suppliers and mills to deliver brand collections.

• Be involved in all approval stages from design, development and production.

• Must have a good sense of colour design and materials.

• Create and present new collections to various partners and departments.

Schedule:

• Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 5pm and Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm

If you are interested in applying for this role please send your CV and examples of your work to lauras@ashleywildegroup.com