Senior Home Textile Designer

Ameenul Haq Kaleem A H; Coimbatore; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameenul Haq Kaleem A H in Coimbatore is seeking a Senior Home Textile Designer to lead the Design & Product Development function. The role covers the complete design lifecycle from concept to production, driving innovation and mentoring the team to meet customer requirements, trends, and brand vision.

Collaborate with Product Development, Merchandising, Production, Marketing, and suppliers to deliver commercially successful home textile collections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Textile Design or related discipline.
• 6–10 years of experience in Home Textile Design.
• Experience leading a design team or managing design projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Home Textile Design team, providing direction, guidance, and mentorship to junior designers.
• Drive the complete design process from concept development, artwork creation, sampling, and product development through to final production.
• Develop innovative, trend-driven, and commercially successful designs for bedding, bath linens, towels, curtains, kitchen textiles, table linens, and decorative accessories.
• Research global design trends, colour forecasts, consumer preferences, materials, textures, and emerging technologies to develop new collections.
• Translate market insights, customer requirements, and seasonal trends into commercially viable product concepts.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Merchandising, Production, Quality, and Marketing teams to ensure timely development and launches.
• Coordinate with suppliers, mills, printers, and manufacturers for material sourcing, sampling, and production feasibility.
• Review product samples and ensure designs meet quality standards, technical specs, and brand guidelines.
• Prepare and maintain technical drawings, artwork files, colour specs, mood boards, and design documentation.
• Manage multiple design projects while meeting development timelines.
• Promote sustainable and eco-friendly design practices wherever applicable.
• Ensure all designs comply with customer specs and production capabilities.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

CorelDRAW

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Textile Design or related field

Job description

Job Description

Position: Senior Home Textile Designer

Department: Design & Product Development
Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 610 Years

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced and creative Senior Home Textile Designerto lead the Design function for our Home Textiles division. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the complete design lifecyclefrom concept development to production—while driving innovation, mentoring the design team, and ensuring all products align with customer requirements, market trends, and the company's brand vision. This role requires close collaboration with Product Development, Merchandising, Production, Marketing, and external partners to deliver commercially successful home textile collections.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Home Textile Design team, providing direction, guidance, and mentorship to junior designers.
• Drive the complete design process from concept development, artwork creation, sampling, and product development through to final production.
• Develop innovative, trend-driven, and commercially successful designs for a wide range of home textile products, including bedding, bath linens, towels, curtains, kitchen textiles, table linens, and decorative accessories.
• Research global design trends, colour forecasts, consumer preferences, materials, textures, and emerging technologies to develop new collections.
• Translate market insights, customer requirements, and seasonal trends into commercially viable product concepts.
• Collaborate closely with Product Development, Merchandising, Production, Quality, and Marketing teams to ensure timely product development and successful launches.
• Coordinate with suppliers, mills, printers, and manufacturers for material sourcing, sampling, and production feasibility.
• Review product samples and ensure designs meet quality standards, technical specifications, customer expectations, and brand guidelines.
• Prepare and maintain technical drawings, artwork files, colour specifications, mood boards, material references, and design documentation.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously while ensuring adherence to development timelines.
• Conduct competitor analysis and market research to identify new opportunities for product innovation.
• Promote sustainable and eco-friendly design practices by incorporating innovative materials and responsible design concepts wherever applicable.
• Ensure all designs comply with customer specifications, production capabilities, and company quality standards.

Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Textile Design, Textile Technology, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, or a related discipline.

Experience

• 6–10 yearsof experience in Home Textile Design, preferably within the Home Textile Export Industry.
• Proven track record of developing commercially successful home textile collections.
• Prior experience leading a design team or managing design projects will be highly preferred.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and CorelDRAW.
• Strong understanding of home textile materials, weaving techniques, fabric constructions, printing processes, dyeing, embroidery, and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent knowledge of colour theory, pattern development, textures, product aesthetics, and design presentation.
• Ability to interpret market trends, customer preferences, and seasonal forecasts to develop innovative collections.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong planning, creativity, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high quality and meeting strict deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications for documentation and presentations.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience working with international buyers and export-oriented home textile businesses.
• Strong understanding of sustainable materials and eco-friendly product development.
• Excellent portfolio showcasing innovative and commercially successful home textile designs.
• Passion for design innovation, product development, and continuous improvement.
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and capable of leading a high-performing design team.
• Immediate joiners will be preferred.