TEXTILE DESIGNER

ARTISANAL DESIGN HOUSE | SURRY HILLS

• Brand Story

  This emerging contemporary brand operates with its values on its sleeve. The brand’s commitment to quality, paired with its focus on traditional craft and techniques results in unique and distinctive pieces, which are quickly building a cult following with your fav retailers and It-girls both here and overseas. A local name making a big impression overseas while staying true to its core values? What's not to love.

• Our Favourite Things About Working for this Client

  WONDER WARDROBE: Build an adventurous and colourful wardrobe with generous staff discounts and allowances on statement pieces and classics alike.

  WELLNESS HEROES: Enjoy a holistic approach to staff wellbeing, with in-house and on-call life coaching appointments.

  CELEBRATE SUCCESS: Socialise and celebrate regularly with your team, including seasonal celebrations at the end of each collection.

  FROM THE HEART: Work for a brand striving for change within a rapidly changing industry, and seek fulfilment from working in a way that aligns with your values.

• You’re a fit if you…

  • Bring previous experience as a Textile Designer, ideally 3+ years.

  • Experience with placement prints and grading placements

  • A portfolio that demonstrates your skillset and unique handwriting

  • Have strong design and communicative skills

  • Advanced Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign skills

  • Immaculate attention to detail

  • Knowledge of current design trends, industry developments and new textile processes

MANAGING CONSULTANT

Emily Fa'oa, Recruitment Director
Contact:
emily@reliergroup.com

THE ROLE

In your role as a Textile Designer you have the unique opportunity to contribute to an AU Contemporary Design brand's legacy of crafting contemporary fashion with artisanal integrity and a sustainable mindset. Your artistic vision will be woven into the fabric of each collection, leaving an indelible mark on the world of fashion.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate closely with the design team to conceptualise and craft captivating textile designs that align with the brand's unique aesthetic

• Design both placement & all-over prints

• Demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency in textile design. Ensure that your designs are not only visually stunning but also optimised for production efficiency.

• Ensure placement print designs are engineered to pattern markers and graded accurately.

• Foster a collaborative work environment by sharing your expertise and creative insights with the design and production teams. Your ability to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams is instrumental in bringing each collection to life.

• Stay at the forefront of emerging textile design trends and techniques.

• Embrace innovation, experiment with new ideas, and adapt to evolving industry standards.

• Uphold the brand's commitment to quality by meticulously reviewing and refining textile designs to meet exacting standards.

• Be the guardian of the brand's visual identity. Your designs should push the boundaries of creativity, challenging conventional norms while maintaining the brand's distinct style.

• Ensure production is processed in a timely manner whilst maintaining a high level of quality.