Associate Designer

Kapoor Industries New York City Metropolitan Area

Kapoor. We are industry leaders in manufacturing, design and distribution of Terry Woven Bath, Kitchen and Beach Towels, Rugs and Robes based out of Panipat, India.

Kapoor Industries is looking for a creative and experienced Assistant Designer - Home Textiles/Towels to join our team! Based in the NY Metropolitan Area will work well independently as part of our hybrid team, spending minimum 3 days per week in the office and two days working remotely from home environment. In office days will be determined by business needs. The ideal candidate will have a natural eye for color, texture and pattern, and the ability to create beautiful CAD art, communicate their design vision through presentation digital and hard print and collaborative with design team in a creative environment.

This role is perfect for a self-starter who is inspired by the challenge of creating innovative woven bath, beach and kitchen towel collections.

• Work with Designer/VP to develop CAD design concepts and designs woven, print and embroidery collections.
• Translate prints into woven production art files based on design parameters and needs.
• Develop multiple colorway options with alternative layouts for customer review.
• Collaborate with sales, product development, and merchandising teams to create cohesive textile design and trend presentations/boards including digital color/print decks and physical artwork boards for all customers.
• Create, manage and update line sheets and seasonal color palettes per customer.
• Work proactively according to development calendar to meet all deadlines to ensure timely production delivery by ensuring project is on schedule.
• Assist in showroom setup and attend external and internal meetings as needed.
• Develop tech packs for mill and oversee the process from concept to completion.
• Create production‑ready color separations that meet technical and requirem nt for proper execution.
• Proactively communicate and provide updates on status of projects and samples.
• Review and confirm color and construction accuracy of samples.
• Participate in trend research and curate boards for meetings.
• Conduct competitive shopping and report findings.
• Present and communicate design vision to internal and external. Monitor the market and competitors to identify new opportunities and trends.
• Understand company strategic initiatives and proactively work to implement supporting technical strategies.

• Degree in Textile Design or related field or equivalent work experience.
• At least 3–5 years of related industry experience.
• Creative, highly organized, and inspirational thinker.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Commitment to learning and continuous development.
• High level of pride in the quality of work and detail-focused.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with cross‑functional teams.
• Multitask and adjust to shifting priorities.
• Work independently as well as with a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be expert level in Photoshop for textiles.
• Strong understanding of Adobe Creative Suite, Excel, PPT, Microsoft 365.
• Understanding of how to create screen‑separated production‑ready artwork in various types of repeats.
• Strong understanding of color and color relationships.
• Understanding of different woven/printing techniques and fabrications.
• Experience in soft home categories such as bath, kitchen towels, bedding, tabletop.
• Experience in woven towels a plus.

Kapoor Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.