Textile Designer - Dundee, United Kingdom - Sekers & Wemyss Fabrics

Description

About us

As an internationally known and trusted brand, Sekers Fabrics have a proud history of supplying exclusive high quality contract furnishing fabrics to the Hospitality, Leisure and Marine markets worldwide.

With over 70 years of experience, Wemyss Fabrics supplies high quality, beautiful fabrics to the retail and residential interior design sectors worldwide.

TEXTILE DESIGNER
Reports to - Design Manager

Hours - Mon to Fri (9am - 5pm)

Location - Sekers/ Wemyss Office, Dundee

Salary - Negotiable (depending on experience)


The Role

Main Duties
Design and development of fabric collections from initial concept through to sampling and production

Liaising with suppliers to brief out new developments to target price points

Formulating and contributing towards the studio trends for new season development

Colouring collections in line with market/trend research

Presenting new collection ideas to the Managing Directors

Researching the residential and contract markets, with the ability to identify commercial product opportunities

Attending supplier meetings and trade shows to source new and innovative qualities to bring collections to life

Managing workload in line with the requirements of the critical path

Quality control bulk production to ensure new collections meet our high standards

Arranging the appropriate fabric test certificates

Developing sample books and pattern cards for new product ranges

Organising photoshoots for new fabric collections or developing CGI briefs

Collaborating with the team on exhibition concepts

Other duties - Provide general design studio support and admin when required


Skills &
Knowledge
Textile knowledge across woven and printed products

Experience in working with design repeats

Commercial eye for colouring

Ability to identify and look for new design & colour trends

Strong skills working with Adobe suites and Microsoft Office

Excellent presentation skills

Highly organised with a great attention to detail

Knowledge of Fire-Retardant Standards

Excellent administration skills


Personal Qualities
Creative mindset

Flexible & adaptable

Engaging team player

Actively championing new ideas and initiatives


Qualifications & Experience
Graduate degree in têxtiles (or relevant discipline)

Preferably 1/2 years minimum working within the têxtile/ design industry

Interest/ Knowledge of têxtiles or Interior Design (desirable)


Benefits
Hybrid working schedule (1 day working from Home)

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Applications by CV only

Closing Date 3rd April 2024

Thank you


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Onsite parking
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• What are your salary expectations?
• How many years experience do you have in Textiles/ Design?
• Are you able to commute to our office in Dundee?

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Dundee