Crate and Barrel
We inspire purpose-filled living that brings beauty and quality modern home. Together, we achieve. Associates across our business drive results, innovate, and inspire. Drawn together by our shared values and passion for our customers and our brands, we deliver home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced, and bring timeless style and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.
We’re here for it. We think
you should be too . We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a
Designer, Crate & Kids Textiles .
The
Designer, Crate & Kids Textiles
plays an integral role in shaping the future of Crate&Kids by driving innovative product design within the brand's Textile Product Design and Development team. This position is responsible for guiding, creating, and executing the design development of surface print and pattern designs for all Crate&Kids categories.
This is an on-site position (Monday through Thursday) based out of our Northbrook, IL office with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.
A day in the life as a Designer, Crate & Kids Textiles…
Work closely with the Design Director on the design and execution of unique and innovative surface designs across all categories
Design and develop products and artwork consistent with seasonal trends and concepts, and customer/business needs
Manage the Design development process throughout its lifecycle, under the leadership of the Design Director
Develop designs through hand rendering or CAD, and present them to internal and cross functional partners in merchandising and sourcing in the effort to be best in class brand builders
Collaborate with design leaders across the organization to develop cohesive collections across categories
Lead the design development of product lines into well positioned price points, contributing to successful business growth as a specialist for your specific product categories
Lead and manage the design development process through its entire lifecycle, from concept and ideation stages, through design sketch reviews, sample reviews, product finalizations
Lead the set-up of design, product and assortment review presentations for your specific categories in partnership with key members across merchandising and sourcing
Collaborate with, lead and foster the talent of a design team composed of associate and assistant designers
Participate with other senior leaders to establish strategic creative plans and objectives
What you’ll bring to the table…
Talent and skill set to hand paint, digitally manipulate and develop original artwork
Passion for design, style and decorating and knowledge of design and art history
Strong color sense and affinity
Ability to interact and collaborate with executives
In‑depth knowledge of the functional area, business strategies and business priorities
Ability to make decisions on operational matters that impact the effectiveness of the area
Ability to translate business and design objectives into strategic creative plans for team/function
We’d love to hear from you if you have…
Must provide a link to portfolio (including password) on resume or provide PDF samples
5 years experience working in the print design, textile or fashion industry
AA, BFA or MFA in Textile Design, Fashion Design, Graphic Design or any related design field
Experience leading team with strong communication and leadership skills
Strong knowledge of design, art history and current fashion and home trends
Strong technical knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Procreate for iPad
Strong technical knowledge and experience with Textile spec creation, and digital or hand rendering essential
Minimum Starting Rate:
$83,000.00 Annually
Up to:
$110,000.00 Annually Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.
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We’re here for it. We think
you should be too . We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a
Designer, Crate & Kids Textiles .
The
Designer, Crate & Kids Textiles
plays an integral role in shaping the future of Crate&Kids by driving innovative product design within the brand's Textile Product Design and Development team. This position is responsible for guiding, creating, and executing the design development of surface print and pattern designs for all Crate&Kids categories.
This is an on-site position (Monday through Thursday) based out of our Northbrook, IL office with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.
A day in the life as a Designer, Crate & Kids Textiles…
Work closely with the Design Director on the design and execution of unique and innovative surface designs across all categories
Design and develop products and artwork consistent with seasonal trends and concepts, and customer/business needs
Manage the Design development process throughout its lifecycle, under the leadership of the Design Director
Develop designs through hand rendering or CAD, and present them to internal and cross functional partners in merchandising and sourcing in the effort to be best in class brand builders
Collaborate with design leaders across the organization to develop cohesive collections across categories
Lead the design development of product lines into well positioned price points, contributing to successful business growth as a specialist for your specific product categories
Lead and manage the design development process through its entire lifecycle, from concept and ideation stages, through design sketch reviews, sample reviews, product finalizations
Lead the set-up of design, product and assortment review presentations for your specific categories in partnership with key members across merchandising and sourcing
Collaborate with, lead and foster the talent of a design team composed of associate and assistant designers
Participate with other senior leaders to establish strategic creative plans and objectives
What you’ll bring to the table…
Talent and skill set to hand paint, digitally manipulate and develop original artwork
Passion for design, style and decorating and knowledge of design and art history
Strong color sense and affinity
Ability to interact and collaborate with executives
In‑depth knowledge of the functional area, business strategies and business priorities
Ability to make decisions on operational matters that impact the effectiveness of the area
Ability to translate business and design objectives into strategic creative plans for team/function
We’d love to hear from you if you have…
Must provide a link to portfolio (including password) on resume or provide PDF samples
5 years experience working in the print design, textile or fashion industry
AA, BFA or MFA in Textile Design, Fashion Design, Graphic Design or any related design field
Experience leading team with strong communication and leadership skills
Strong knowledge of design, art history and current fashion and home trends
Strong technical knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Procreate for iPad
Strong technical knowledge and experience with Textile spec creation, and digital or hand rendering essential
Minimum Starting Rate:
$83,000.00 Annually
Up to:
$110,000.00 Annually Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.
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