Designer of Soft Home Textiles

Cathay Home Inc•New York, NY

7d•$95,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Designer to lead design initiatives for our accounts. In this role, you’ll bridge the gap between high-level trend forecasting and commercially successful product lines for major retailers. From concept boards to final production samples, you will be the creative force behind our bedding, bath, and decorative pillow categories. This role offers creative ownership, global impact through collaboration with overseas partners and international trade shows, and a central NYC hub location within a collaborative, fast-paced team.

Requirements

5 years in Textile Design, specifically within Soft Home Goods (Bedding, Bath, and Decorative Pillows is a must).
Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) in Design, Textiles
Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Proven ability to source fabrics at trade fairs and translate "inspiration" into "production-ready" designs.
Exceptional versatility in design style to easily pivot between a proprietary retail brand aesthetic and varying private label customer aesthetics.
Strong understanding of textile constructions, printing techniques (screen, digital, rotary), weaving patterns, and fabric finishing
Strong presentation skills with the ability to "sell" a creative vision to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Research and interpret global home fashion trends into saleable product collections tailored to specific retail partners.
Create original print, pattern, and woven designs tailored to specific brand guidelines or retailer specifications for bedding and bath soft goods.
Generate detailed technical design packages including construction details, fabric specifications, colorways, and artwork repeats.
Partner daily with Sales, Merchandising, and Product Development to ensure designs align with brand identity, private label and market needs.
Communicate with overseas teams (SHO, INO, PAK) to approve production standards and troubleshoot design adaptations.
Prepare mood boards and present design concepts directly to internal executives and external major retail accounts.