Senior Designer, Luxury Fabrics & Wallpapers

Sanderson Design Group; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Design Group is seeking a Senior Designer to join Standfast & Barracks, leading design direction, mentoring teammates and making high‑level creative and technical decisions. You will contribute to Design, Colour and Creative Marketing projects and provide support to the Sales team for external visits and tradeshows.

The role involves shaping long‑term design direction based on market insight, researching customers, creating trend boards, and using CAD to craft original artwork.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in the industry.
• Must have well developed skills in art and design using a wide variety of media and styles.
• A sound knowledge of CAD skills, particularly Photoshop and AVA.
• Experience in creating and using set colour palettes.
• Experience in a Sales role would be advantageous.
• Good organisation skills and the ability to manage their own time effectively.
• Team player with ability to work in a team and individually.

Responsibilities

• Create and innovate for Standfast & Barracks and Anstey design teams across fabric and wallpaper.
• Show creative leadership within the Design team; support the Design Supervisor with setting design direction.
• Provide mentoring and oversight to other members of the wider team.
• Give comprehensive training to new members of the team.
• Lead on various creative projects and report back to Design Supervisor and Head of Department.
• Make higher‑level decisions on bases, production methods and feasibility for customers.
• Shape long‑term design direction based on market insight.
• Research, profile and forecast existing and potential customers using books, websites and other media.
• Work with Design and Creative Marketing to create trend and colour boards for customers.
• Use various media to create original artwork; follow brief accurately.
• Create final designs printed on appropriate cloth; explore bases and advise less experienced members.
• Work on large collections with customers both remotely and on‑site, keeping them informed and sticking to critical path timings.
• Support Bulk Colourists with initial prints during busy periods.
• Prepare complex designs for colouration.
• Collaborate with Business Development Managers to select market portfolios for visits.
• Travel with BD Managers to meetings, on-site or online.
• Work with Creative Marketing to develop marketing tools including digital pattern books and mail campaigns.
• Assist with internal photoshoots and in‑house styling opportunities.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards and carry out other duties as requested.
• Comply with Health and Safety policies and promote a safe culture.

Skills

Art & Design

CAD (Photoshop AVA)

Colour palette development

Sales experience advantageous

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

Photoshop

AVA CAD

Job description

Sanderson Design Group is seeking a Senior Designer to join Standfast & Barracks, leading design direction, mentoring teammates and making high‑level creative and technical decisions. You will contribute to Design, Colour and Creative Marketing projects and provide support to the Sales team for external visits and tradeshows.

The role involves shaping long‑term design direction based on market insight, researching customers, creating trend boards, and using CAD to craft original artwork.