Textile Designer, Home

Job Description

Who We Are

We’re a fashion-forward housewares company based in New York City, creating stylish, trend-driven kitchenware, hydration, and home textiles. Our products are sold worldwide, from major retailers to boutique shops, and we’re proud of the diverse, creative team we’ve built over the past 15+ years. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a talented Textile Designer to join our design team.

Who You Are

You’re a creative and detail-oriented designer with a strong background in textiles and fabric construction. You understand how design translates from concept to production and are comfortable collaborating across teams and with suppliers. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, balance creativity with technical know-how, and are passionate about developing textiles that are both innovative and commercially successful. You’re ready to grow into a leadership role over time, with potential to mentor junior designers and set direction for your categories as you develop.

The Role

As a Home Textile Designer, your primary focus will be driving the end-to-end design and development of textiles across kitchen textiles, table linens, beach towels, bedding, bath, and home décor . From trend research and concept development through fabric construction and production, you will create original, commercially viable designs that balance aesthetics, quality, cost, and manufacturability.

This role collaborates cross-functionally with Product Development, Sales, and global suppliers to bring concepts to market. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, detail-oriented designer to join a fast-paced team and contribute to the development of customer-specific product lines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct design and trend research, identifying emerging trends, techniques, color directions, and product concepts
• Develop original artwork for home textiles, including surface patterns; hand drawing and painting as needed
• Learn and maintain an ongoing understanding of Core Home’s creative direction, brand aesthetic, and design language
• Partner with Product Development team to review the status of styles in development and ensure execution aligns with design specifications
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while adapting to shifting priorities and tight deadlines
• Build both physical and digital design presentations for internal milestone meetings and external customer presentations

What You Bring

• BA/BS degree in Textile Design or a related field
• Portfolio submission required, demonstrating creative skills in textile design
• 5–7 years of experience in home textiles, fashion textiles, or related categories
• Strong knowledge of textile constructions, materials, and manufacturing processes
• High proficiency with Mac operating systems and Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator and Photoshop
• Exceptional eye for color, trend, scale, and detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with strong attention to detail
• Willingness and enthusiasm to support a wide range of product design–related projects
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a portfolio (PDF or link) showcasing textile designs and construction work.

Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay, based on experience level
• Performance based generous bonuses and raises evaluated annually
• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• 401k with matching policy
• Generous vacation policy
• Open kitchen stocked with snacks and gourmet freshly ground coffee