Lead Home Textile Designer - Trend-Driven Textiles

Core Home; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Performance-based bonuses and annualRA

401k with matching

Generous vacation policy

Snacks and coffee in open kitchen

Job summary

Core Home, a fashion-forward housewares company in New York City, seeks a Home Textile Designer to lead end-to-end textile development across kitchen textiles, linens, towels, bedding, and décor.

You will research trends, create original artwork, and collaborate with Product Development, Sales, and global suppliers, while mentoring junior designers over time to grow leadership within the category.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Textile Design or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in home textiles, fashion textiles, or related categories.
• Strong knowledge of textile constructions, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with Mac OS and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Excellent eye for color, trend, scale, and detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with strong attention to detail.
• Willingness and enthusiasm to support a wide range of product design–related projects.
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct design and trend research, identifying emerging trends, techniques, color directions, and product concepts.
• Develop original artwork for home textiles, including surface patterns; hand drawing and painting as needed.
• Learn and maintain an ongoing understanding of Core Home’s creative direction, brand aesthetic, and design language.
• Partner with Product Development team to review the status of styles in development and ensure execution aligns with design specifications.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while adapting to shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
• Build both physical and digital design presentations for internal milestone meetings and external customer presentations.

Skills

Textile design

Trend research

Color/detail

Communication

Collaboration

Project management

Education

BA/BS in Textile Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Mac OS

Job description

Core Home, a fashion-forward housewares company in New York City, seeks a Home Textile Designer to lead end-to-end textile development across kitchen textiles, linens, towels, bedding, and décor.

You will research trends, create original artwork, and collaborate with Product Development, Sales, and global suppliers, while mentoring junior designers over time to grow leadership within the category.