Textile Designer, Home

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

We’re a fashion-forward housewares company based in New York City, creating stylish, trend-driven kitchenware, hydration, and home textiles. Our products are sold worldwide, from major retailers to boutique shops, and we’re proud of the diverse, creative team we’ve built over the past 15+ years. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a talented Textile Designer to join our design team.

Who You Are

You’re a creative and detail-oriented designer with a strong background in textiles and fabric construction. You understand how design translates from concept to production and are comfortable collaborating across teams and with suppliers. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, balance creativity with technical know-how, and are passionate about developing textiles that are both innovative and commercially successful. You’re ready to grow into a leadership role over time, with potential to mentor junior designers and set direction for your categories as you develop.

The Role

As a Home Textile Designer, your primary focus will be driving the end-to-end design and development of textiles across kitchen textiles, table linens, beach towels, bedding, bath, and home décor. From trend research and concept development through fabric construction and production, you will create original, commercially viable designs that balance aesthetics, quality, cost, and manufacturability.

This role collaborates cross-functionally with Product Development, Sales, and global suppliers to bring concepts to market. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, detail-oriented designer to join a fast-paced team and contribute to the development of customer-specific product lines.

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

What You Bring

• BA/BS degree in Textile Design or a related field
• 5–7 years of experience in home textiles, fashion textiles, or related categories
• Strong knowledge of textile constructions, materials, and manufacturing processes
• High proficiency with Mac operating systems and Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator and Photoshop
• Exceptional 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

• Competitive pay, based on experience level
• Performance based generous bonuses and raises evaluated annually
• 401k with matching policy
• Generous vacation policy
• Open kitchen stocked with snacks and gourmet freshly ground coffee