Position: Textile Design Stylist
Location: Woodbury, NY (Full time on-site)
Salary: 90-110k depending on experience
About the Role:
We are currently seeking an experienced and creative Textile Design Stylist to join our dynamic design team in Woodbury NY. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for color, a deep understanding of color theory, and a passion for creating luxurious high-end textile products. The role requires meticulous attention to detail and the ability to translate color trends and inspiration into sophisticated color palettes that meet our brand’s high standards.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and create innovative color palettes for carpet & rugs in woven, tufted, and printed categories, ensuring alignment with the brand’s aesthetic and market trends.
- Collaborate with designers, product developers, and high-end clients to develop products based on their specific needs and preferences.
- Utilize advanced color matching techniques to achieve precise color standards across various textile materials.
- Research and analyze high-end design & color trends to present to the design team and clients.
- Conduct quality control and assurance testing throughout the production process to maintain the highest standards of accuracy and consistency.
- Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise during initial development & production.
- Maintain detailed product development records.
- Provide expert advice and recommendations on color choices and combinations.
- Develop a deep understanding of the premium residential replacement market in soft flooring.
- Manage vendor relationships to enhance their capabilities in order to meet quality and product expectations, adherence to process and meet delivery timelines.
- Effectively communicate with the mills on a daily basis from beginning to end of the development process.
- Ensure that approvals are issued within the necessary timeframes to achieve delivery deadlines.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Textiles Design, Apparel Design, Surface Design or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Textile Colorist/Stylist in the luxury textile industry.
- Strong understanding of color theory, color trends, and color matching techniques.
