Title: Senior Designer for Made-To-Measure
Position type: Full-time, 16-month maternity cover
Location: Office-based only
Start: Immediate
We are looking for a talented and creative Designer to join our in-house Design Team based in Hertfordshire. This role is suited to someone with a passion for interior design or textiles who is hardworking and enthusiastic. Working with leading homeware brands such as Laura Ashley, Orla Kiely, Sophie Allport, and many more, you will be responsible for creating beautiful collections of made-to-measure blinds and curtains. You will be involved in projects from start to finish, from initial concept to end product.
Responsibilities:
- Create print-ready artwork—work with the piece goods and ready-mades designers to adapt existing artwork for ready-made and made-to-measure blinds and curtains.
- Creating new artworks, repeats, recolour, and ensuring files are print-ready.
- Use upcoming trends and market research to create new artwork.
- Colour match and approve samples ahead of production.
- Create photography specifications, map specs and oversee photography shoots.
- Create samples and memos ahead of every launch.
- Create innovative Roman/Roller Blind collections.
- Work with AVA and Photoshop software.
- Maintain critical path dates to ensure deadlines are met.
- Liaising with suppliers globally to source new qualities, develop new product and approve qualities and colours.
- Present concepts and collections.
- Work closely with Illumin8 (Blinds and Curtains partner)
- Work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Skills and requirements:
- 3+ years in a similar role.
- AVA and Photoshop knowledge - separations and colouring.
- Basic Microsoft Excel skills.
- Have excellent creative judgement with a good eye for colour, layout and composition.
- Professional attitude and approach to projects.
- Must have excellent organisation skills, as you will be managing multiple projects at one particular time.
- Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Must have strong communication skills - you will be confident liaising with brands, suppliers and retailers.
- Must have a good sense of colour design and materials.
- Highly self-motived.
What we can offer you:
- On-site parking
- Access to Health Assured wellness app
To apply for this role please send your CV and portfolio to Simon Brodin, simonb@ashleywildegroup.com.
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