Senior Designer - Textiles & Products

Overview

Boll & Branch, the leading designer and retailer of luxury home textiles that are managed from the source, is seeking a talented and driven Senior Designer to join our Product Design Team. As Senior Designer, you will report to the SVP of Product Creation and work closely with them and the Design team. Your primary focus will be to translate our brand and product vision into designs for a wide variety of home products, primarily focused on bedding (sheeting, duvet covers, quilts, blankets, decorative pillows and throw blankets), as well as bath and rug categories.

As a growing company, you will be working on additional home categories as they are added to our product portfolio. As a brand that prides itself on creating the highest quality products rooted in sustainability, our ideal candidate has an extreme attention to detail, is highly organized, self-motivated, balanced with their creativity and passion for home design and decor.

• Create unique and original designs for wovens, embroideries, prints and knits that are consistent with our brand aesthetic and company values
• Learn and maintain an ongoing understanding of Boll & Branch creative direction, brand aesthetic and design language
• Create seasonal mood boards inspired by trends in fashion, home, nature and architecture that tell a cohesive story
• Understand existing and potential fabrications, construction, and techniques to execute designs that uphold our commitment to quality, functionality, sustainability, and integrity at a target price point
• Execute textile and product designs using advanced skill level in design software such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Partner with Sr. Color Manager to create colorway options using our pantone & archroma library
  • Create technically accurate repeats, alternative design layouts and scales for review
• Develop design specs and artwork for prototypes and production
• Communicate Spec design details to Product Development (PD) partners and factory partners where needed
• Work collaboratively with cross functional partners in PD, Color, Materials, Merchandising and Production on product execution, revisions and cost engineering without compromising quality and integrity of design
• Partner with PD weekly on the status of styles in development to ensure product execution meets design specifications
• Work proactively according to development calendar to stay on timelines and work through product approvals
• Help to build both physical and digital design presentations for internal milestone meetings and external customer meetings
• Continually expand knowledge of textiles, techniques, color and technical skill sets

• Candidates must submit a portfolio demonstrating creative skills in textiles
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Textile Design, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, or a related field
• 5+ years experience in Textile design preferably in home furnishings or fashion/apparel
• Strong attention to detail, especially in relation to product design specifications, quality and brand aesthetics
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to articulate design concepts effectively
• Curiosity and desire to continuously learn more from market and customer insights
• Proficient, accurate and expert working knowledge of design software and tools including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
• Experience using Google Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Slides, Meet, etc.) and Microsoft Excel
• Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system preferred
• Clear understanding of product development and production process
• Willingness and enthusiasm to help with any product design related projects
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment and meet or exceed deadlines/timelines

The primary location for this role is Summit, NJ. We believe our business and our culture are strongest when we work together in person, and also have access to physical products, samples, and techniques housed in our office. Currently we are operating under a hybrid model and this role will work in person in Summit a minimum of 3 days a week.

There may be additional times when you’re asked to work in the…