[JOBS] TEXTILE DESIGNER : MARVIC TEXTILES LONDON

Marvic Textiles, designers and wholesaler of luxury furnishing fabrics based in West London, is looking for a graduate Textile Designer to assist in all design areas including fabric design, merchandising, marketing and general administration.

This is an attractive position for someone looking for an introduction to the furnishing fabrics industry and wanting to work in a small company offering all-round experience.

This full-time role will be based at our head office in Acton, West London.

Main Duties Include:

Developing new collections including originating designs and re-colouring current designs

Researching design and colour ideas and keeping up to date with trends

Liaising with suppliers on product development

Contributing at regular design meetings with Managing Director

Attending supplier meetings, trade fairs, design research outings & showroom visits

Assisting with the launch of new collections, including photography, showroom displays and website updates

Presenting new ranges to sales reps, staff and occasionally clients

Assisting with Marketing, including contributing ideas and help with planning calendar, email campaigns, social media etc.

Creating brochures, presentations and artwork for misc. print projects

Skills Required

BA Hons Degree in Printed Textile Design essential

Excellent technical design skills including drawing, painting, putting designs into repeat, scaling etc.

Good eye for colour

Proficient Knowledge of Photoshop, OpenOffice Draw

Passionate and knowledgeable about fabrics

Good communicator, organised and with a keen eye for detail

Able to work independently and as part of a team 

Adaptable 'can do' attitude, willing to help out and learn in many areas of the business

Please send your CV, covering letter and a portfolio link or examples of your work to design@marvictextiles.co.uk.

Applications will only be considered if submitted with examples of work. Closing date: 8th of October 2021