Home Textile Designer

HOME TEXTILE DESIGNER

Department: Design & Product Development
Reports To: Design Head / Creative Head / Management
Employment: Full-Time

Job Description (JD)

The Home Textile Designer will conceptualise, design and develop commercially viable home textile and soft-furnishing products from trend research and customer briefs through CAD, material selection, sampling, corrections and final production approval.

Product Categories

● Curtains, drapes and sheers

● Upholstery and furnishing fabrics

● Bed sheets, duvet covers, comforters and pillow covers

● Cushions and decorative pillows

● Throws and runners

● Rugs and carpets

● Other soft-furnishing products

Job Responsibilities (JR)

1. Design & Product Development

● Develop original designs, patterns, motifs, textures, colourways and coordinated collections across home-furnishing categories.

● Create concepts for print, embroidery, jacquard, dobby and other surface-design techniques.

● Convert trends and customer briefs into commercially viable, production-ready designs.

● Maintain accurate motif scale, repeats, placements, colour combinations and pattern matching.

● Develop coordinated schemes for curtains, cushions, upholstery, wallpapers, carpets and other soft furnishings.

● Understand curtain styles, pleats, headings, lining, blackout and sheer applications, as well as fabric width, consumption and end-use requirements.

2. CAD, Artwork & Documentation

● Prepare accurate CADs, repeats, placements, colour separations, colourways, mock-ups and production artwork using Photoshop and Illustrator; CorelDRAW or Textile CAD knowledge is preferred.

● Prepare technical specifications covering dimensions, artwork, construction and material requirements for sampling and production.

● Maintain organised digital artwork, design libraries and project documentation.

3. Trend, Market & Collection Research

● Research Indian and international home décor trends, including colours, textures, patterns, materials and finishes.

● Study competitor collections and market developments.

● Prepare mood boards, concept boards and seasonal presentations, translating research into saleable collections.

4. Fabric, Material & Colour Development

● Select suitable fabrics, yarns, constructions, accessories and finishes according to design, end use and commercial requirements.

● Apply knowledge of woven, printed, embroidered, jacquard, dobby and textured fabrics.

● Develop fabric qualities and finishes with sourcing teams and suppliers.

● Create coordinated colour palettes using Pantone or approved colour references and ensure consistency from artwork through production.

5. Sampling, Quality & Production Execution

● Issue clear sampling instructions and coordinate with sampling teams, suppliers, printers, embroiderers, weavers and other vendors.

● Review samples for colour, design, dimensions, measurements, workmanship, finishing and overall appearance.

● Implement corrections through final approval and ensure accurate bulk reproduction with minimal rework.

6. Cross-Functional Coordination

● Work closely with Sales, Merchandising, Purchase, Sampling, Production and Quality teams to meet customer requirements and development timelines.

● Provide technical design support for customer presentations and resolve design or production issues as required.

Required Skills

● Strong understanding of colour, proportion, texture, pattern and home textiles.

● Proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator; CorelDRAW or Textile CAD knowledge preferred.

● Knowledge of print repeats, production artwork, printing, weaving, embroidery and finishing techniques.

● Ability to create professional mood boards and presentations.

● Strong attention to detail, communication and coordination skills.

● Ability to manage multiple developments and meet deadlines.

Qualification & Experience

Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Textile Design, Textile Technology, Fashion/Textile Design or a related discipline.

Preferred Experience: 3–7 years in home textiles, furnishing fabrics or soft furnishings.

A strong portfolio demonstrating home-textile collections, CADs, prints, patterns and completed products is essential.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

● Commercially viable designs and new collection development

● Sample approval and first-time approval rate

● CAD and technical specification accuracy

● Timely completion of design and sampling schedules

● Reduction in sampling corrections and rework

● Design-to-production accuracy and product quality

● Commercial performance of launched designs

● Quality and organisation of design documentation

● Responsiveness to sales and customer requirements

Pay: From ₹22,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Leave encashment

Work Location: In person