Fabric Print & Textile Designer

Fabric Print & Textile Designer - Full Time

Availability: ASAP

An experienced Fabric Print & Textile designer to work as part of our Design Team in London studio. You will be working closely with the design team on developing seasonal prints, fabrics and textiles for both WW and MW collection. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5+ years' experience in a similar role within the luxury or premium fashion sector.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

• Lead design and development for each collection based on seasonal directions from creative director

• Generate initial research/ideas at the beginning of each seasons and swatchings - both digital and hand-textiles

• Confident working on placements/patterns/colourways/motif digitally, as well as physical textile swatches

• Creating precise launch pack for strike offs and provide accurate references for factories and suppliers during development stage

• Working directly with suppliers/factories to ensure all delivery dates and target costs are met

• Liaise with sample room to ensure all sampling fabrics, trims or any textiles are ordered in time for show

• Resolving any technical and costing issues, make sure changes can be made to artwork to achieve target price points

• Ensure all accurate information is passed onto production team

• Sourcing materials with attention to minimums, lead time, and prices

Technical

• CAD literate; skilled in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office suite

• Experienced in creating, reworking, recolouring and digitizing print and textile artworks

• Sensitivity to fabrication and colour as part of the design process

• Ensure all new prints and textiles are developed to an agreed quality standard, considering price strategy

• Manage and follow a critical path timeline

• Provide detailed specs and modifications for factory and client communication

• Understanding of the collection development process, including setting up technical documentation

• Embrace the full design and development cycle, understanding its impact on sales and global market delivery

• Work with patter cutters for consumption and placements

• Work on consumptions for pre-production order on all materials

Administrative

• Liaise with overseas suppliers, manage fabrics, trims, and purchase sampling orders

• Previous experience working with cross-functional teams

• Excellent organisation, time management, and presentation skills

• In-depth technical understanding of fabric processes, including prints and embroidery

• Knowledge of European/Overseas material suppliers and mills, and experience in maintaining supplier relationships

• Attend design, merchandising, and production meetings as required

• Support with design and development admin, including email communication

• Ensure timely sample preparation

• Experience working with a structured design/product development calendar

Interpersonal

• Collaborate with the wider design team throughout the collection development process

• Work closely with factories and suppliers, including written communication and on-site visits when needed

• Coordinate with production teams on all manufacturer/supplier communication

• Open to travel – both local and international – as required

• Strong awareness of the fashion and lifestyle marketplace

Please note: This is a full-time role based in our London Studio.

To apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] .