Rug & Textile Designer: Color, Trends & Production

Natco Products; West Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional one remote workday per week

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Natco Home in West Warwick, RI is seeking a Textile Designer to join the Floor Coverings team. The designer will assist in designing printed and woven rugs, doormats, and accent rugs under the guidance of the Design Director, collaborating with sales and product development.

You’ll manage multiple projects, stay on trend, create production files, and travel to stores and design shows to research trends. Strong skills in Photoshop/Illustrator and textile AI tools are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design or related discipline.
• A minimum of 1-3 years of industry experience required.
• Background in rugs and working with retailers is preferred.
• Highly proficient/expert level in Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Working knowledge of AI tools in Textile Design.
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to work effectively across both PC and Mac platforms.
• Ned Graphics/Texcelle experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create, manipulate, and color artwork for printed, woven, and seasonally driven rug applications.
• Work with purchased/licensed artwork as well as existing artwork from the Natco Design Library.
• Create customer presentations and revise designs as requested by customers.
• Generate design ideas based on key trends and customer requests.
• Assist the Design Director in putting together color and trend presentations for both customers and internal product development needs.
• Stay informed of trends in home interior markets across multiple customer bases.
• Create production files and spec sheets for factories.
• Travel to relevant stores and design shows to research new and relevant trends.
• Assist with other team projects or tasks assigned by the Design Director.

Skills

Photoshop

Illustrator

AI tools in Textile Design

Microsoft Office

Mac/PC compatibility

Ned Graphics/Texcelle

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design

Tools

Ned Graphics/Texcelle

AI tools in Textile Design

Microsoft Office

Job description

Natco Home in West Warwick, RI is seeking a Textile Designer to join the Floor Coverings team. The designer will assist in designing printed and woven rugs, doormats, and accent rugs under the guidance of the Design Director, collaborating with sales and product development.

You’ll manage multiple projects, stay on trend, create production files, and travel to stores and design shows to research trends. Strong skills in Photoshop/Illustrator and textile AI tools are required.