My client, a successful and growing supplier to major retailers in Europe, is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Textile Designer to join their team. You will be a proactive person, who works autonomously interpreting trends and developing product ranges. You will manage multiple accounts maintaining long term partnerships with customers and buyers. South Dublin location.
Benefits
* Bonus
* Pension
* Career progression opportunities
Responsibilities of this Textile Designer include:
* Research and translate current trends for homeware ranges.
* Forecast trends at the start of the season and create mood/color/ trend boards aligned with customer profiles.
* Design commercial, trend-led, multi-product ranges for clients, including sourcing new fabrics and products.
* Keep up to date with trends and monitor competition.
* Oversee range and customer sampling.
* Attend customer meetings in the UK and Ireland.
* Present trends, samples, and developments to customers and address design requests with the merchandising teams.
* Liaise with merchandising teams in China on sample developments and follow-ups.
Requirements for this Textile Designer:
* Driven and enthusiastic with industry experience at the Designer level, preferably in Homeware or Fashion.
* Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads.
* Experience working with UK, Irish, and European High Street clients.
* Strong presentation, communication skills, excellent attention to detail and through execution.
* Creative and trend-driven with commercial awareness of retail and consumer trends.
* Confident in leading meetings with buyers and management, understanding their requirements.
* Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator with exceptional CAD skills for trend packs, product development, and tech packs specifications.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Design and Art/Creative
* Industries: Design Services, Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing, and Retail Apparel and Fashion
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