Home Textile Design Lead

Amrapur Overseas Inc.; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amrapur Overseas is seeking an experienced Home Textile Design Lead to own day-to-day design and development for the Home category. This hands-on role spans bedding, towels, sheets, jacquards, textures, and performance fabrics, combining creative design with strong technical knowledge to develop commercial products within target costs and manufacturing requirements.

You will have support for CAD and Spec developments, you will help lead a small but expanding team of remote designers for home.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in home textile design or product development.
• Strong eye for color, pattern and coordinated assortments for retail.
• Strong technical knowledge of fabric construction and finishes.
• Ability to independently develop from concept to specs with team support.
• Experience with overseas factories and sampling/production follow-through.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for artwork and CADs.

Responsibilities

• Own daily Home category design and development across bedding, towels, sheets, jacquards, woven textures, and performance fabrics.
• Create original artwork, prints, patterns, repeats, and colorways for seasonal and everyday collections.
• Prepare production-ready CADs, technical layouts, and spec packages with clear construction and material details.
• Work with sales to develop coordinated assortments, product mockups, and presentations for buyer meetings.
• Travel for NYC appointments, market week, and international vendor and trend trips, including setup and visual storytelling.
• Communicate directly with factories and overseas mills to select fabrics, constructions, and finishes within costing and manufacturing constraints.
• Review samples for color, scale, design accuracy, and quality; issue clear comments, manage color approvals, and support QC through production.
• Research trends, color, and competitor assortments to identify commercial opportunities for our customers.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines; maintain organized files, swatches, and development assets.
• Research market trends, color forecasts, and competitor assortments.
• Select appropriate fabrics, materials, constructions, and techniques for each design.
• Explore printing, weaving, embroidery, quilting, and other textile applications.

Skills

Home textile design

Product development

Color coordination

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Fabric construction

Overseas vendor management

Communication skills

Tools

CAD software

MS Excel

Job description

Amrapur Overseas is seeking an experienced Home Textile Design Lead to own day-to-day design and development for the Home category. This hands-on role spans bedding, towels, sheets, jacquards, textures, and performance fabrics, combining creative design with strong technical knowledge to develop commercial products within target costs and manufacturing requirements. You will have support for CAD and Spec developments, you will help lead a small but expanding team of remote designers for home.

You’ll partner closely with sales on buyer presentations, work directly with factories and overseas mills, and move concepts through sampling and production. We’re looking for someone who can translate creative direction and buyer requests into cohesive collections, make informed decisions, and keep development moving with team support.

Responsibilities

• Own daily Home category design and development across bedding, towels, sheets, jacquards, woven textures, and performance fabrics.
• Create original artwork, prints, patterns, repeats, and colorways for seasonal and everyday collections.
• Prepare production-ready CADs, technical layouts, and spec packages with clear construction and material details.
• Work with sales to develop coordinated assortments, product mockups, and presentations for buyer meetings.
• Travel for NYC appointments, market week, and international vendor and trend trips, including setup and visual storytelling.
• Communicate directly with factories and overseas mills to select fabrics, constructions, and finishes within costing and manufacturing constraints.
• Review samples for color, scale, design accuracy, and quality; issue clear comments, manage color approvals, and support QC through production.
• Research trends, color, and competitor assortments to identify commercial opportunities for our customers.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines; maintain organized files, swatches, and development assets.
• Research market trends, color forecasts, and competitor assortments.
• Select appropriate fabrics, materials, constructions, and techniques for each design.
• Explore printing, weaving, embroidery, quilting, and other textile applications.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in home textile design or product development.
• Strong eye for color, pattern, and coordinated assortments, with an understanding of commercial retail needs.
• Strong technical knowledge of fabric construction, jacquards, dobby weaves, yarn systems, and finishing.
• Ability to independently execute development from concept through production-ready artwork and specifications, with some team support.
• Experience working with overseas factories and managing sampling and production follow-through.
• Strong understanding of costing and developing commercially viable products within budget.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for artwork, CADs, and product mockups.
• Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.

Why Join Amrapur

• Amrapur offers the resources and opportunity to make a real impact in home textiles. Bring your ideas, help build the future of our Home category, and leave your mark on the industry.