Textile Designer (Chennai)

Textile Designer (Chennai)

09 Sep
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Beyond Beleaf
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Chennai

09 Sep

Beyond Beleaf

Chennai

TEXTILE DESIGNER – HOME TEXTILESCompany: Beyond Beleaf / Green Impressions Pvt. Ltd.Location: ChennaiEmployment Type: Full-TimeExperience: 3–7 yearsIndustry: Premium Home Textiles / Bedding / Bath / LifestyleAbout Beyond BeleafBeyond Beleaf is a premium home and lifestyle brand creating thoughtfully designed products across luxury bedding, bath linen and sustainable home textiles.Our collections work across Egyptian cotton, high thread-count cotton sateen, bamboo, muslin and other premium natural fabrics, combining contemporary design with sophisticated colours, textures, embroidery, quilting and surface detailing.As we expand our collections and retail presence, we are looking for a talented Textile Designer specialising in Home Textiles who can translate ideas and trends into distinctive, commercially viable products.Role OverviewWe are looking for a designer with a strong aesthetic sense who can participate in the complete journey from concept to finished product.The role goes beyond creating prints or artwork. The designer will work on colour stories, embroidery, quilting, jacquard, textures, fabric combinations, trims, product detailing and collection development, while coordinating closely with sampling and production teams.The ideal candidate should understand the difference between creating a beautiful design and creating a beautiful product that can actually be manufactured and sold successfully.Key Responsibilities1. Collection & Concept DevelopmentDevelop seasonal and category-wise concepts for Beyond Beleaf.Create mood boards, colour stories and collection themes.Translate global and Indian design trends into commercially relevant collections.Build coordinated collections rather than designing individual products in isolation.Maintain a distinctive and consistent Beyond Beleaf design language.2. Bedding DesignDevelop designs for:BedsheetsDuvet coversDuvets and comfortersPillowcases and shamsDecorative cushionsThrowsCoordinated bedding collectionsWork with design techniques including:EmbroideryQuiltingJacquardPintucks and pleatingRufflesContrast panels and pipingBorders and flange detailingTexture and surface manipulationFabric combinations3. Bath & Lifestyle Textile DesignDevelop coordinated concepts for:Bath towelsHand and face towelsWaffle towelsBathrobesKids' bath productsMuslin productsOther textile-based home and lifestyle accessoriesEnsure that colour and design stories can extend naturally across bedding and bath wherever appropriate.4. Colour DevelopmentDevelop sophisticated seasonal colour palettes.Work confidently with Pantone TCX/TPG colour references.Create commercially balanced palettes covering neutrals,



core colours and seasonal accents.Coordinate colours across different fabrics and product categories.Review lab dips and production colour submissions against approved standards.5. Embroidery & Quilting DevelopmentCreate original embroidery motifs and placements.Develop quilting patterns suitable for premium bedding.Prepare artwork that can be converted into machine embroidery/quilting programmes.Work with vendors and production teams on stitch density, thread selection, scale and placement.Review embroidery and quilting strike-offs and recommend corrections.6. Fabric & Material UnderstandingThe candidate should have a practical understanding of fabrics commonly used in premium home textiles, including:Cotton sateenHigh thread-count cottonEgyptian cottonBamboo fabricsMuslinJacquardWaffle structuresTerry fabricsTextured and layered fabricsThe designer should understand how fabric construction, GSM, drape, shrinkage, finishing and hand feel influence the final design.7. Sampling & Product DevelopmentPrepare clear design specifications and tech packs for sampling.Coordinate with sampling, embroidery, quilting, dyeing, stitching and production teams.Follow samples from initial development through final approval.Check measurements, placement, colour, trims and workmanship.Maintain proper records of approved samples and specifications.Ensure corrections are incorporated before bulk production.8. Commercial Design ThinkingEvery design should be evaluated not only aesthetically but commercially.The designer should consider:Target customerExpected retail priceFabric and processing costProduction feasibilityMinimum order quantitiesMaterial utilisationColour combinationsRetail presentationScalability for bulk productionDesigns should be distinctive enough to strengthen the brand but practical enough to manufacture commercially.9. Trend & Market ResearchTrack Indian and international home-textile trends.Study developments in colours, materials, textures and surface techniques.Regularly review premium home and lifestyle brands.Visit exhibitions, stores and relevant industry events when required.Present relevant trends and recommendations to management before collection planning.10.



Design Documentation & LibraryMaintain an organised digital and physical design library covering:ArtworkColour palettesPantone referencesFabric swatchesEmbroidery developmentsQuilting developmentsLab dipsApproved samplesTech packsVendor developmentsSeasonal collectionsSoftware SkillsStrong working knowledge of:Adobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopCorelDRAW or equivalent design softwareMicrosoft Excel / Google SheetsKnowledge of textile CAD, embroidery software, CLO 3D or other textile visualisation tools would be an advantage.AI-assisted design and visualisation skills would be an added advantage, particularly for concept development, colour exploration and presentation.Candidate ProfileWe are looking for someone who:Has 3–7 years of experience in textile/home textile design.Has a degree/diploma from NIFT, NID or another recognised textile/design institute, preferably specialising in Textile Design.Has robust experience in home textiles, preferably bedding.Has an excellent sense of colour, proportion and detailing.Understands fabrics and manufacturing processes—not just computer artwork.Can independently take a design from concept → sampling → correction → production.Has strong follow-up and coordination skills.Is comfortable working directly with vendors and production teams.Can balance creativity with deadlines and commercial requirements.Pays exceptional attention to detail.Portfolio RequirementA portfolio is mandatory.Shortlisted candidates should be able to demonstrate:Bedding collectionsEmbroidery or surface developmentsQuilting/jacquard/textural workColour palette developmentOriginal textile artworkFinished products developed from their designsPreference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate actual commercially produced work rather than only academic or conceptual designs.What We Are Looking ForWe are not looking for someone whose role stops after making artwork.We are looking for a Textile Designer who thinks like a product designer—someone who can understand a fabric, imagine what it can become, create a differentiated collection and work with the team until that idea becomes a beautifully finished Beyond Beleaf product.The successful candidate should bring together:Creativity + Colour Sense + Textile Knowledge + Commercial Understanding + ExecutionWhat We OfferOpportunity to design for a growing premium Indian home-textile brand.Exposure to luxury and sustainable materials including Egyptian cotton, bamboo and muslin.Opportunity to develop complete collections rather than isolated designs.Direct involvement from concept through production and retail launch.Significant creative ownership and interaction with senior management.Opportunity to see your designs converted into commercially launched products.Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience, portfolio and capability. We offer 20% increment over the current salary

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🏢 Beyond Beleaf
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