The Designer role is responsible for all design work for assigned private label accounts, developing collections that align with each client brand identity and market needs. This role requires expertise in textiles, color and pattern, along with strong collaboration with product development, merchandising, sales and sourcing teams to bring commercially successful designs to market.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work closely with Product Development and Design Director to execute design direction given.
• Attend kick off meetings with PD and Sales partners to understand overall vision and scope of each project.
• Develop new design concepts with our specific retailers in mind.
• Create concept boards for new design concepts.
• Research Design trends and interpret into saleable product for our accounts.
• Liaising with customers, department heads, product development and sales staff to plan and develop designs; making customer presentations.
• Work in collaboration with PD and/or Sales departments to accurately interpret, represent and to execute the design concepts and products created for our retailers.
• Present trends and concepts for each seasonal market and collaborate with merchandising and sales to make sure the designs meet the needs of our retailers.
• Put together tech packs and create and print color standards.
• Be able to ensure proper adaptation of design into production process.
• Communicate with overseas teams in SHO, INO and PAK regarding ongoing design projects, as needed.
• Prepares product presentation materials.
• Assess and approve completed samples and production standards from overseas.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of new design and production techniques and textile technology.
• Work proactively according to development calendar to stay on timelines and work through product approvals
• Assist with Showroom design and set up.
• Conduct site visit, comp shopping, attend ‘creative’ venues and other sources of ideas for designs.
• Sources fabrics and other materials at trade fairs, markets and antique shops.
• Attend trade shows domestically and internationally to understand seasonal trend direction and implement them into design work.
• Keeping up to date and spotting home fashion trends in fabric design by reading forecasts in trade magazines and using internet resources.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of 3-5 years textile design experience. Experience in soft home goods required.
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from college or university preferred.
Expertise in all soft home categories preferred. This includes: all soft bedding, soft bath and decorative pillows

SKILLS:
To perform this job successfully candidate must be highly skilled using Illustrator and Photoshop.