Assistant Designer

Faze Three Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Faze Three Limited in Mumbai, India, is seeking a Textile Designer for bedding with a focus on UK and US export markets. Translate buyer briefs into original, production-ready designs for top‑of‑the‑bed products and align with international aesthetics, working closely with sampling, merchandising and production teams.

Strong weaving knowledge, proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD tools (NedGraphics, Pointcarre) and AI design tools are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Textile Design from NIFT or equivalent; strong portfolio mandatory.
• Minimum 5–7 years in Home Textiles, export market preferred.
• Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator; CAD and Office suite; strong English.

Responsibilities

• Design for Bedding category tailored to UK/US markets.
• Apply weaving and fabric construction expertise to drive concepts.
• Demonstrate sampling, weaving, printing, surface design and dyeing skills.
• Stay current with industry trends and colour forecasting; incorporate into projects.
• Utilize Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD tools and AI design tools for production-ready designs.
• Produce original artwork with quick turnaround for buyer calendars.
• Collaborate with sampling, merchandising and production teams.

Skills

Weaving techniques

Textile materials knowledge

Fabric construction

Design software: Illustrator

Design software: Photoshop

CAD tools: NedGraphics

CAD tools: Pointcarre

AI design tools

Artistic ability

English communication

Education

Textile Design degree

Tools

NedGraphics

Pointcarre

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

AI design tools

Job description

Job Description

Job title: Textile Designer Bedding (UK & US Export Markets)

Work Location: Faze Three Limited

Department: Design

Reports to: Head Design / Design Manager

Full-time Part-time Transferable Position: Yes

Objective: Textile Designer for home textiles focused on the UK and US export markets, with a strong focus on the Bedding category and top-of-the-bed products. Responsible for translating buyer briefs into innovative designs aligned to UK and US market aesthetics, while working closely with sampling, merchandising and production teams to translate concepts into commercially successful products. Brings expert knowledge of textile materials, fabric construction and weaving techniques to drive original design solutions for international retail accounts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design for the Bedding category of Home Textiles, with a focus on top-of-the-bed products tailored to the aesthetic preferences of the UK and US markets.
• Apply a profound understanding of textile materials and fabric construction with a specialisation in weaving techniques to drive original design concepts.
• Demonstrate expertise across sampling techniques, weaving, printing, surface design and dyeing, ensuring quality and design intent are preserved through to production.
• Stay abreast of the latest industry trends, colour forecasts and material innovations (WGSN, Pantone, Heimtextil, Maison&Objet, NY Home Textiles) and incorporate them effectively into design projects.
• Use a range of design software Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD tools (NedGraphics, Pointcarre or similar) and AI design tools to create visually compelling, production-ready designs.
• Produce original artwork with exceptional artistic ability and quick turnaround times to meet buyer development calendars (Walmart, JCPenney, M&S, Target and other international accounts).
• Maintain detailed attention to the intricacies of weaving and fabric construction, ensuring the highest quality across all textile designs.
• Apply proven organizational and leadership skills with a proactive and collaborative approach to project management across sampling, merchandising and production teams.

Job Specifications:

Educational Requirement: -

• Degree in Textile Design from National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) or other esteemed institution. Strong portfolio is mandatory.

Work Experience Requirement: -

• Minimum 5--7 years of experience in the Home Textiles sector, preferably with a portfolio that highlights expertise in the export market. Strong knowledge of weaving techniques is highly preferable, indicating an extensive understanding of textile production and design complexities. Proficient in design software (Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator) and Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook). Capable of comprehending buyer requirements and delivering CADs and artwork within set timelines. Proficient in English with strong communication skills.