Associate Textile Designer Jobs | Chilewich Jobs New York

Chilewich is seeking an entrepreneurially minded design lover with a passion for how things are made to join our team as Associate Textile Designer.

In this multifaceted role, you’ll work closely with our New York City multi-level design team, suppliers, and our GA-based factory. The day-to-day position will assist in the product design and development process in our NYC design studio with concepting, daily design work, and prototyping.

• Concept, create, and support in the design, development, and execution of new product (woven, tufted, printed, etc.) lines for our wholesale, direct, and A&D divisions.
• Communicate with vendors and maintain ongoing interaction and supervision to ensure proper development and timely delivery of development samples.
• Create development packages for all products, providing specs and clear instructions to Chilewich production team & partners to transition smoothly from design to sampling and ultimately to production.
• Maintain organized records of all development; update and maintain library of past and current materials in the studio.
• Communicate daily with our sales team, assistant designers, suppliers, production team, and our own factory to ensure that design standards are met, and calendar dates are followed.
• Ensure timely delivery of concepts, prototypes, and samples.
• Use creative problem-solving to resolve challenges with product development and deliveries.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Textile Design or Fine Arts
• Experience 2 years in design industry
• Dobby and Jacquard woven knowledge/capabilities
• In depth & highly creative design knowledge with aesthetic design point of view compatible to Chilewich vision.
• Intermediate to advanced computer proficiency, particularly Adobe Creative Suite and Excel.
• Detail-oriented, producing work that has been triple-checked for accuracy.
• Organized with ability to flex and juggle changing calendar and needs of growing brand/product.
• Inquisitive, self-motivated, and inclined to confidently ask questions to gain a thorough understanding of what is required.
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Impeccable organizational skills, the ability to multitask and a “no job is too small” attitude.
• Salary of 70-95k depending on experience; full benefits package and 401k.