Textile Designer - Rug Design

About the Role

This role is with a home décor company based in Atlanta, GA, focused on rug design and product development. The Textile Designer will bring experience designing hand woven and/or machine made rugs, and will work across trend research, color, design, and product development for the rug category. This is a hybrid position, with in-office days Tuesday through Thursday and remote work on Monday and Friday.

Responsibilities

• Meet with sales teams and customers to review ongoing projects and new development, providing design and supporting meeting materials as needed
• Stay current on home décor and rug color, design, and sales trends
• Communicate directly with overseas manufacturers on the design and product development of new products and product categories
• Work proactively against the development calendar to stay on timeline and move products through the approval process

Required Qualifications

• Experience designing hand woven and/or machine made rugs
• Experience with trend, color, and design research within the home décor or textile industry
• Experience in product development, including working with manufacturers on new product development
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with sales, customers, and overseas manufacturing partners
• Ability to manage multiple projects against a development calendar and timeline

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience communicating directly with overseas manufacturers on textile or rug production
• Background in home décor or broader textile design beyond rugs

Compensation

$70,000 to $100,000 per year base salary

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates outside the area

Schedule

Full time, hybrid (in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; remote Monday and Friday).