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Company Overview
Maharam is the leading creator of textiles for interiors, known for its aesthetic and industrial innovation. The company is guided by five main principles: utility, technology, tradition, luxury, and environmental impact.
Position Overview
Designer role at a leading creator of textiles for interiors whose products are sold internationally. Responsible for design development across multiple product categories within an interdisciplinary design studio. Generates original artwork and innovative product while balancing business needs and market trends.
Responsibilities
Contribute to the Maharam Woven Upholstery category.
Primary Designer for Maharam Privacy Curtain category.
Use creative and technical abilities to generate original textile designs for mass production.
Guide products through the development process to completion and approval stage.
Work with Product Management to stay current on product sales and consumer trends.
Research and analyze capabilities of manufacturing partners to make informed sourcing decisions.
Travel as needed to visit tradeshows and resources.
Keep up to date on international design and art developments to generate relevant product concepts.
Collaborate with resources to develop leading-edge product that surpasses industry standards.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of woven construction, fibers, yarns, and dyes.
Understanding of how to structure woven patterns and draft basic weaves.
Understanding of how to develop textures and patterns for rotogravure and digital print.
Ability to create engineered artwork layouts using hand painting, drawing, and CAD.
Proficiency in Adobe Suite to produce color separated, indexed files ready for factory production.
Strong presentation skills and ability to express information and ideas.
Ability to work through revisions and testing issues to final construction and approval.
Strong sense of color, ability to create complex multicolor repeats, and excellent color matching.
Ability to prioritize and manage numerous projects.
Ability to make compelling presentations of product to Sales team and clients.
Commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration.
Teamwork-based mentality and willingness to collaborate with design team and cross-departmentally.
Current with art, design, and architecture trends.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Textile Design.
3-6 years industry experience.
Who We Hire
We hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities, including veterans and people with disabilities. We are committed to equal opportunity employment.
Compensation and Benefits
Starting compensation range: $80,000 – $88,000. Benefits include medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, dependent day‑care savings, life insurance, disability, paid time off, holidays, 401(k), short/long‑term disability, and other perks.
Job is full-time, mid‑senior level. Location: New York, NY.
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