Who we are looking for:
- Strong textile design experience, preferably in woven fabrics.
- Leadership experience with a passion for mentoring and developing others.
- Excellent understanding of textile construction, materials, color, and trend forecasting.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and with customers.
- Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Creative mindset combined with strong technical problem-solving skills.
Job Description:
- Lead and mentor members of the Design team, fostering creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence.
- Design and develop innovative woven textile solutions that align with market trends and customer needs.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to bring new products from concept to commercialization.
- Build and maintain commercially relevant fabric collections through trend research and creative exploration.
- Collaborate with customers to develop customized design solutions and deliver engaging design presentations.
- Contribute to global design initiatives and support the continuous evolution of our product portfolio.
- Manage multiple design projects while ensuring quality, creativity, and on-time delivery.
Professional qualifications and knowledge:
• Relevant degree in textile design or a related field is preferred;
• 5+ years of experience in Textile, Design, or related field is perferred as well;
• Proficiency in EAT, Photoshop/Illustrator, Microsoft Office programs and SAP are good additions;
Location:
Winston-Salem / Hybrid