Hybrid Textile Production Designer – Kitchen & Tabletop

Consumer Goods Manufacturer - Confidential; Edison (NJ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical insurance

Job summary

Consumer Goods Manufacturer - Confidential is seeking a Junior to Mid-level Textile Production Designer to join our in-house design team with a strong focus on mass market kitchen and tabletop textiles, as well as bedding, bath, and more.

This role offers a hybrid work model with in-office Monday-Thursday and WFH Fridays. You will interpret artwork, create production-ready files, and prepare detailed tech packs while collaborating with overseas vendors and a global design team.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in print/pattern design for home goods or related product categories with tech packs experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in textile design, illustration, graphic design, or related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator on MAC.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong experience in creating pattern repeats.
• Knowledge of various printing techniques.
• Strong composition skills and excellent eye for color.
• Ability to work both collaboratively & independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using AI tools to assist design (a plus).
• Knowledge of home textile fabrics, constructions, materials, print and manufacturing processes (a plus).

Responsibilities

• Interpret artwork to produce production-ready files and reduce color count as needed.
• Adjust art for product construction and printing limitations; select Pantone colors.
• Create tech packs with detailed specs for soft textile products.
• Prepare pattern repeats ensuring seamless alignment, layout and scale.
• Review strike offs for scale, color, and quality.
• Review lab dips and provide comments to buyers and factories.
• Communicate with overseas vendors to ensure alignment and timelines.
• Provide clear art and technical direction to a global design team.
• Create customer presentation decks and sell sheets for product categories.
• Perform market comps in-person and online to stay current with trends.
• Assist senior designers with layouts and placement prints; focus on kitchen/tabletop.
• Optionally assist in creating original artwork and bring development ideas.

Skills

Pattern design

Tech packs

Color coordination

Illustration

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in textile design or related field

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Job description

Consumer Goods Manufacturer - Confidential is seeking a Junior to Mid-level Textile Production Designer to join our in-house design team with a strong focus on mass market kitchen and tabletop textiles, as well as bedding, bath, and more.

This role offers a hybrid work model with in-office Monday-Thursday and WFH Fridays. You will interpret artwork, create production-ready files, and prepare detailed tech packs while collaborating with overseas vendors and a global design team.