Creative Designer – Wallpaper & Textiles Collections

York Wallcoverings; York (York County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

York Design Group (York Wallcoverings) seeks a Creative Designer to develop innovative wallcovering collections, translating trends in color, pattern, and materials into compelling interior designs. You will work with Product Development, Studio, Sales, Marketing, and Manufacturing to guide collections from concept to production.

The ideal candidate blends a sharp creative eye with print-production know-how and can manage multiple projects while collaborating across teams.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Print or Surface Design or B.F.A. preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in wallpaper or textile design.
• Strong proficiency coloring in Photoshop, AVA or NedGraphics for wallpaper or textiles.
• Thorough understanding of print separations and technical production requirements.
• Knowledge of color and design in interior/home and commercial spaces.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills plus a working knowledge of artistic definitions.
• Advanced organizational and time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proactive team player and demonstrated ability to carry out assignments independently.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Research emerging trends in fashion, textiles, interiors, and wallcoverings to inform collection development.
• Develop original design concepts, inspiration boards, and color palettes aligned with market trends, brand positioning, and customer needs.
• Collaborate with surface designers to develop original, archival, and licensed artwork.
• Lead assigned collections through development, coordinating priorities, approvals, and timelines.
• Apply technical expertise in print methods, color separation, embossing, and production requirements to ensure designs are production-ready.
• Use AVA, Adobe Photoshop, or NedGraphics to color designs and prepare files for pre-production and manufacturing.
• Partner with Pre-Production, Engraving, Manufacturing, Graphics, Marketing, and Sales to bring collections from concept to market.
• Contribute to presentation materials, sample books, trade show materials, and other tools that support product launches and customer engagement.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high creative quality and attention to detail.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization & time mgmt

Collaboration

Independent work

Attention to detail

Design passion

Education

B.S. in Print or Surface Design or B.F.A.

Tools

AVA

Adobe Photoshop

NedGraphics

Job description

York Design Group (York Wallcoverings) seeks a Creative Designer to develop innovative wallcovering collections, translating trends in color, pattern, and materials into compelling interior designs. You will work with Product Development, Studio, Sales, Marketing, and Manufacturing to guide collections from concept to production.

The ideal candidate blends a sharp creative eye with print-production know-how and can manage multiple projects while collaborating across teams.