[JOBS] TEXTILE DESIGNER : SEKERS FABRICS

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and reliable textile designer to join an established textile group at the high end of the furnishing fabric trade.

Sekers and Wemyss have been supplying fabrics to both the commercial and residential sectors for over 70 years and are now looking to expand the Design & Marketing Department by recruiting a Textile Designer.

Based at the group head office in Dundee, Scotland, the successful candidate will work within the Design & Marketing team and will contribute to the look and aesthetic of both brands.

Main Duties

Design and development of fabric collections from initial concept through to sampling and production

Liaising with suppliers to brief out new developments to target price points

Formulating and contributing towards the studio trends for new season development

Colouring collections in line with market/trend research

Presenting new collection ideas to the Managing Directors

Researching the residential and contract markets, with the ability to identify commercial product opportunities

Attending supplier meetings and trade shows to source new and innovative qualities to bring collections to life

Managing workload in line with the requirements of the critical path

Quality control bulk production to ensure new collections meet our high standards

Arranging the appropriate fabric test certificates

Developing sample books and pattern cards for new product ranges

Organising photoshoots for new fabric collections or developing CGI briefs

Collaborating with the team on exhibition concepts

Other duties - Provide general design studio support and admin when required

Skills & Knowledge

Textile knowledge across woven and printed products

Experience in working with design repeats

Commercial eye for colouring

Ability to identify and look for new design & colour trends

Strong skills working with Adobe suites and Microsoft Office

Excellent presentation skills

Highly organised with a great attention to detail

Knowledge of Fire-Retardant Standards

Excellent administration skills

Personal Qualities

Creative mindset

Flexible & adaptable

Engaging team player

Actively championing new ideas and initiatives

Qualifications & Experience

Graduate degree in textiles (or relevant discipline)

Preferably 1/2 years minimum working within the textile/ design industry

Interest/ Knowledge of textiles or Interior Design (desirable)