Project Designer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly creative Project Designer to join their London design studio. In this exciting role, you will create bespoke rug designs for a global clientele, collaborating with sales and production teams to bring innovative textile projects to life. You will manage projects from conception to completion, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail in every design. This hybrid position offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced environment while contributing to a culture of creativity and excellence. If you have a passion for design and a knack for organization, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience, preferably with rugs.
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create custom rug designs from concept to final artwork.
• Collaborate with teams to interpret design briefs and manage projects.

Skills

Textile Design

Graphic Design

Project Management

Communication Skills

Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Organizational Skills

Collaboration

Education

BFA in Textile Design

Related field (Surface, Graphic, Interior)

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

Job description

We’re looking for a highly creative and detail-oriented Project Designer to join our London-based design studio. In this role, you’ll be instrumental in creating custom and bespoke rug designs for our global clientele. From concept to final technical artwork, you’ll collaborate with sales, production, and world-class interior designers to bring exceptional textile projects to life. This is a full-time, hybrid role based in our London office, reporting to the Project Design Lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Create innovative custom and bespoke artwork tailored to client needs across a range of different rug constructions.
• Translate creative direction into thoughtful, production-ready rug designs.
• Self-manage projects from conception to completion.
• Partner with our sales team, production experts, and clients to accurately interpret design briefs in agreed timescales.
• Work with architectural plans, CAD drawings, and other technical files to ensure design accuracy and scale.
• Attend client and designer meetings, providing design and product guidance as needed.

Organization & File Management:

• Ensure design files are efficiently structured and stored, maintaining a well-organized database with layered working files.
• Ensure task management program reflects project information and deadlines accurately.
• Help manage the project image library.
• Help manage digital colour library, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Support the Project Design Leader in onboarding mentoring new design team members.
• Share knowledge, tools, and techniques to foster creative growth within the team.

Who You Are

You're a highly motivated individual with textile or graphic design experience. You have a passion for design and a knack for organization. You’re extremely artistic and can create artwork in different styles of design and illustration. You thrive in fast-paced environments, excel at balancing multiple projects and timelines, and are a natural collaborator. You combine technical expertise with a creative mindset to deliver outstanding results.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Education: BFA in Textile Design or related field (e.g., Surface, Graphic, Interior).
• Experience: 3+ years industry experience. Experience with rugs will be given preference.
• Technical Skills: Expert level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) On Mac Software; High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Project Management: Strong planning and organizational skills to manage multiple projects, anticipate obstacles, and adapt to changing priorities; Extremely organized.
• Creative Expertise: Technical ability to interpret and conceptualize client requests, then execute revisions based on feedback; Exceptional attention to detail in pattern repeat, scale, color matching, and overall design sensibility; Strong Illustrator or draftsman with experience drawing or painting from life.
• Leadership: A team-oriented mindset who finds joy in collaboration.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; good command of spoken and written English is a must.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Strong mathematical skills with ability to comprehend measurements and floorplans.

Why Join The Rug Company?

At The Rug Company, we combine traditional craftsmanship with innovative design to create exceptional, handcrafted rugs. As a leader in our field, we’re committed to fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration where every team member can thrive. Join us and contribute to a legacy of excellence and innovation.

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter, resume, and portfolio (PDF or webpage) to [emailprotected]