Textile Designer - Upholstery

Zohorecruit; India; On-site; INR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Grey HR is hiring on behalf of a leading textile and carpet manufacturing company for an experienced Upholstery Textile Designer to create innovative upholstery fabrics and support furniture design projects.

The candidate will collaborate with design teams, coordinate with mills and suppliers, develop fabric libraries, and stay abreast of market trends in sourcing and textile techniques. A degree in textile technology or engineering and hands-on upholstery fabric experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Textile Technology, Textile Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in textile design, especially upholstery fabrics.
• Strong knowledge of fabric qualities, yarns, constructions and textures.
• Experience working with textile mills and suppliers on fabric development.
• Good knowledge of textile markets and fabric sourcing channels.
• Strong creativity, communication, coordination and vendor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with furniture design teams to develop upholstery fabrics aligned with project and client requirements.
• Create original textile designs, including patterns, prints, textures, and surface concepts.
• Coordinate with textile mills and suppliers for sampling, development, and production.
• Monitor fabric development to ensure design, quality, and technical specifications are achieved.
• Explore textile markets and supplier networks for new fabrics, materials, and design inspiration.
• Source and evaluate upholstery fabrics, yarns, textures, and finishes.
• Develop and maintain an upholstery fabric library for ongoing design and production needs.
• Build strong relationships with textile mills, manufacturers, and external suppliers.

Skills

Textile knowledge

Fabric development

Sourcing networks

Creativity

Communication

Vendor management

Education

Degree in Textile Technology/Engineering

Job description

Black & Grey HR is hiring for a leading textile and carpet manufacturing company with a strong reputation for craftsmanship and export excellence. Our client is looking for an experienced Upholstery Textile Designer to create innovative upholstery fabrics and support furniture design projects based on client requirements. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of upholstery textiles, fabric development, and textile sourcing.

Key Responsibilities:

• - Collaborate with furniture design teams to develop upholstery fabrics aligned with project and client requirements.
• - Create original textile designs, including patterns, prints, textures, and surface concepts.
• - Coordinate with textile mills and suppliers for sampling, development, and production.
• - Monitor fabric development to ensure design, quality, and technical specifications are achieved.
• - Explore textile markets and supplier networks for new fabrics, materials, and design inspiration.
• - Source and evaluate upholstery fabrics, yarns, textures, and finishes.
• - Develop and maintain an upholstery fabric library for ongoing design and production needs.
• - Build strong relationships with textile mills, manufacturers, and external suppliers.

Requirements

• - Degree in Textile Technology, Textile Engineering, or a related discipline.
• - Relevant experience in textile design, particularly upholstery fabrics.
• - Strong knowledge of fabric qualities, yarns, constructions, patterns, and textile techniques.
• - Experience working with textile mills and suppliers on fabric development.
• - Good knowledge of textile markets and fabric sourcing channels.
• - Established relationships with fabric manufacturers and external suppliers are preferred.
• - Strong creativity, communication, coordination, and vendor management skills.