Senior Textile Designer - Contract

Ruggable•Los Angeles, CA

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

Ruggable is a leading direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand based in Los Angeles, California with an extraordinary track record of high, profitable growth. We pride ourselves on having an extremely loyal customer base and a talented team made up of genuinely caring people who take action and deliver results. We are venture-backed and own a patented washable rug design that's disrupting the home décor industry. Our mission is to empower our customers to live vibrantly with beautiful products that don't compromise on function. If you're passionate about consumer products, e-commerce, and high-growth start-ups, keep reading! We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated Senior Textile Designer to join our Textile Design Team. The ideal candidate is highly creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about rugs and interior design. You will excel at time management while staying ahead of home trends. Required qualifications include strong drawing and fine art skills, as well as advanced fluency in Adobe Photoshop and proficiency in Illustrator

Requirements

5 to 8 years of professional experience specifically in surface pattern design.
Background should ideally focus on textiles, apparel, or home goods design and development.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop.
Expert technical design skills, meaning your digital files are perfectly organized, layered, clean, and production-ready.
Must be a team-first contributor who actively drives the collective success of the design department.
Agility to learn quickly and accurately anticipate what creative directors look for during design reviews.
Must maintain a mature, professional demeanor, practice self-reflection, and use discretion.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Design, Illustration, Graphic Art or related field
A strong interest or aptitude in home/interior design textiles, specifically rug/carpet design
A strong portfolio illustrating of a variety of graphic languages and textile designs
Skills in other design programs, especially textile-specific programs (Fresco, Procreate, Textcelle etc)

Responsibilities

Research, iterate and create textile designs that fit Ruggable's distinct, washable-rug aesthetic.
Actively participate in creative brainstorming and handle constructive feedback during design critiques.
Manage your own daily tasks, meet strict production deadlines, and help teammates as needed.
Build highly organized, clean, and production-ready digital design files based on specific company guidelines.
Practice active listening, ask clarifying questions, and execute design changes efficiently.