Textile Designer
Location: Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Studio-based
Textile Designer – About our client:
Our client is a long-established, design-led textile and soft furnishings business based in Hertfordshire. Working across multiple consumer brands, they are known for delivering commercially successful, trend-aware collections within a fast-paced studio environment.
They are seeking a Textile Designer to take a hands-on role in the development of future ranges. This is an opportunity for a confident designer who enjoys ownership, variety, and seeing designs progress from initial concept through to production.
Textile Designer – Details:
Studio-based, Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Full-time, permanent role
Competitive salary
Monday–Friday, 8.30am–5.00pm
On-site parking and subsidised canteen
Pension, Employee Health App & EAP
Staff and retail discounts
Company social and charity events
Modern, well-equipped design studio
Senior Textile Designer – Responsibilities:
Lead the design and development of trend-led textile and soft furnishings collections
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining timelines and key milestones
Research trends and market influences, translating insights into commercially viable designs
Create original artwork and adapt existing designs for new collections
Prepare accurate, production-ready CAD artwork
Work closely with suppliers and manufacturers to develop qualities and approve samples
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure designs progress smoothly into production
Present concepts and collections clearly to senior stakeholders
Maintain organised digital artwork and sample libraries
Textile Designer – What We’re Looking For:
Experience designing interior textile collections
Degree-qualified in Textiles, Surface Design, or a related discipline
Solid technical knowledge of print and weave processes
Advanced design skills, including Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator (AVA experience is advantageous)
Commercial awareness with a strong eye for colour, layout, and detail
Confident communicator, comfortable working with senior stakeholders and suppliers
Highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines
A proactive team player who enjoys working at pace
If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV. If shortlisted, you will be required to provide examples of your work.
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