Industry: Home Textiles (Bedding, Bath & Allied Products)
Experience: 5–10 years
Qualification: B.F.Tech / B.Des from NIFT, or B.Des from NID
Role Summary
Lead the design function for home textile collections, from concept to sampling, ensuring products are on-trend, market-ready and aligned with client and brand requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop seasonal collections across bedding, bath and related home textile categories
- Create print and woven designs, including colorways, repeats and placements
- Prepare product mock-ups and visualizations for client approval
- Build and deliver client presentations, trend stories and range plans
- Support branding and packaging design suggestions for product lines
- Prepare accurate tech packs with specifications, construction details and trims
- Manage the sampling process, coordinating with mills, vendors and the merchandising team, and track approvals and corrections
- Research global trends, colors and fabrics to keep collections fresh and competitive
- Guide and mentor junior designers
Skills Required
- Solid command of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign (CAD/textile design software a plus)
- Sound knowledge of fabrics, yarns, weaves, finishes and printing techniques
- Experience in export or buyer-facing design work
- Good presentation, communication and coordination skills
- Eye for color, detail and market trends