Onsite - Dallas, TX
Position Summary:
Our Client, a leading designer and distributor of luxury bedding and accessories, seeks a visionary Director of Textile Design & Development to elevate their brand through innovative design and strategic direction. This role is ideal for a highly motivated individual who thrives on challenges, embraces growth, and is eager to take ownership of a flourishing soft home goods textiles company. If you are passionate about design, excel in a fast-paced environment, and possess the ability to lead and motivate a team, we would love to hear from you.
This is NOT an art direction/graphic designer-only type of role (although there is a component of it). Nor is it a UX/UI position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Brand Leadership: Develop and implement a cohesive artistic vision across all product lines and marketing channels, ensuring brand consistency and high-quality creative output.
- Innovative Product Development: Design various textiles for bedding, pillows, and other soft home goods. Lead the conceptualization of new products, incorporating innovation and trend-forward thinking. Expand and evolve existing product categories to maintain and grow market presence.
- Team Management: Inspire and manage the textile design team, fostering an environment of creativity and professional growth. Set goals, provide feedback, and facilitate collaboration.
- Market Trend Analysis: Stay informed about industry trends, consumer preferences, and competitive strategies to guide creative decisions and align with business objectives.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing, Sales, and Product Development teams to ensure unified product launches, marketing campaigns, and brand messaging.
- Production and Execution Oversight: Oversee the design production process from concept to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
- Travel: Travel domestically and internationally to work through various stages of the textile development and sampling process.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Design, Art, Textile, Fibers, or related fields.
- 10+ years of experience in creative roles within the fashion, design, or soft-home goods industries, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
- Experience with the product development process from design to sampling to production of textiles/products.
- Exceptional leadership skills to inspire and manage a diverse team.
- Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for upcoming market trends and innovative creative thoughts.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey creative concepts and strategies.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing business demands.
- REQUIRED - portfolio/sample of work created.
