Textile Designer

NATCO Products Corp•West Warwick, RI

3d•$55,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Natco Home is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Designer to join its Floor Coverings team at the corporate headquarters in West Warwick, Rhode Island. The role assists with designing and developing printed and woven rugs, seasonal doormats, and accent rugs under the guidance of the Design Director. The Designer collaborates with sales and product development teams and helps manage product design development with a global supplier network in a fast-paced environment with shifting deadlines and priorities. The position calls for creativity, attention to detail, strong communication, effective project management, and an interest in rugs and interior design. The Designer creates and adapts artwork, prepares customer presentations, develops production files and specifications for factories, and contributes to trend and color presentations. The role also includes researching trends through store and design-show visits and supporting other team projects as assigned by the Design Director. The position is based at Natco’s West Warwick headquarters and offers one optional remote workday per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design or a related discipline.
A minimum of 1–3 years of industry experience.
Highly proficient or expert-level skills in Photoshop and Illustrator.
Working knowledge of AI tools in Textile Design.
Experience using Microsoft Office programs.
Ability to work effectively across PC and Mac platforms.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong digital design skills and a keen eye for color, composition, pattern, and scale.
Strong awareness of current design trends.
Ability to take direction and collaborate within a team.
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and team projects to meet tight deadlines.
Comfort working under pressure in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
Adaptability, reliability, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently.
Enthusiasm, flexibility, and a genuine desire to learn.
Applicants must complete an online application and upload a resume and digital portfolio (PDF or webpage).

Nice To Haves

A background in rugs and experience working with or for retailers.
Ned Graphics/Texcelle experience.

Responsibilities

Create, manipulate, and color artwork for printed, woven, and seasonal rug applications.
Work with purchased or licensed artwork and existing artwork from the Natco Design Library.
Create customer presentations and revise designs in response to customer requests.
Generate design ideas based on key trends and customer requests.
Assist the Design Director with color and trend presentations for customers and internal product development needs.
Stay informed about trends in home interior markets across multiple customer bases.
Create production files and specification sheets for factories.
Travel to relevant stores and design shows to research current and relevant trends.
Assist with other team projects or tasks assigned by the Design Director.