Job Description
Job description
TEXTILES BEDDING SOFT FURNISHINGS DESIGN MANAGER
PREMIUM BRAND
MANCHESTER / HYBRID ROLE 2 DAYS A WEEK IN MANCHESTER HEAD OFFICE
Our client is a British Heritage premium home textiles brand established for over 100 years and has built strong relationships with many of the UK’s leading home furnishing retailers, independents, e-commerce companies, working with them to create and deliver market leading designs that go on to become best-selling collections.
With a passion for design, a focus on innovation and commitment to providing high quality products, the company has set high standard in towels, bedding, cushions and home furnishings accessories .
The role
As a Designer Manager , you will be responsible for producing premium designs to be used for bedding, curtains, and cushions for their Brand and external high street retailers customers.
Creating exciting artwork to internal and external briefs.
Manging 2 members of the design team
Reporting to the Head of Product
Analysing the customer and competitors to spot design and colour gaps within the range.
Identifying seasonal trends and concepts for internal discussion and to be able to develop into final artwork.
Confident in presenting ideas to the commercial and premium customers
Designing to customer specifications and briefs.
Texture mapping product for presentations.
Preparing designs for colouring and printing, ensuring they are in repeat, and colour reduced.
Producing layouts and briefs for suppliers for the instruction of sampling.
Liaising with the customer through the design selection process
Logging and organising of quality samples for development.
Skills and Experience:
5 years + working in a textiles soft furnishings designer role for a premium textiles home furnishings brand
Design Degree in Printed Textiles and ideally with homeware / bedding experience.
Good drawing skills.
Managing a small team
Knowledge of Ned Graphics or AVA, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Be able to work as a team and using own initiative.
Experience in soft furnishing textile design for high street retailers .
Ability to organise a busy workload and work to deadlines.
Excellent communication skills.
TEXTILES BEDDING SOFT FURNISHINGS DESIGN MANAGER
PREMIUM BRAND
MANCHESTER / HYBRID ROLE 2 DAYS A WEEK IN MANCHESTER HEAD OFFICE
Our client is a British Heritage premium home textiles brand established for over 100 years and has built strong relationships with many of the UK’s leading home furnishing retailers, independents, e-commerce companies, working with them to create and deliver market leading designs that go on to become best-selling collections.
With a passion for design, a focus on innovation and commitment to providing high quality products, the company has set high standard in towels, bedding, cushions and home furnishings accessories .
The role
As a Designer Manager , you will be responsible for producing premium designs to be used for bedding, curtains, and cushions for their Brand and external high street retailers customers.
Creating exciting artwork to internal and external briefs.
Manging 2 members of the design team
Reporting to the Head of Product
Analysing the customer and competitors to spot design and colour gaps within the range.
Identifying seasonal trends and concepts for internal discussion and to be able to develop into final artwork.
Confident in presenting ideas to the commercial and premium customers
Designing to customer specifications and briefs.
Texture mapping product for presentations.
Preparing designs for colouring and printing, ensuring they are in repeat, and colour reduced.
Producing layouts and briefs for suppliers for the instruction of sampling.
Liaising with the customer through the design selection process
Logging and organising of quality samples for development.
Skills and Experience:
5 years + working in a textiles soft furnishings designer role for a premium textiles home furnishings brand
Design Degree in Printed Textiles and ideally with homeware / bedding experience.
Good drawing skills.
Managing a small team
Knowledge of Ned Graphics or AVA, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Be able to work as a team and using own initiative.
Experience in soft furnishing textile design for high street retailers .
Ability to organise a busy workload and work to deadlines.
Excellent communication skills.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The TEXTILES BEDDING SOFT FURNISHINGS DESIGN MANAGER | PREMIUM BRAND position is now open for candidates interested in the Fashion Designer Jobs sector. This role in Leeds offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Fashion Designer Jobs is a plus.
