Director, Textile Design
Crate and Barrel, Northbrook, IL, United States
Director, Textile Design
The Director, Textile Design will help build the future of Crate & Barrel through innovative product design. This position will oversee and lead a team of Designers at different levels and guide the design and development of all textile categories, including rugs, pillows, bedding, bath, wallpaper and tabletop textiles such as napkins, runners, and kitchen towels.
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 of a Director, Textile Design
Work closely with the SVP, Product Design & Development on the seasonal design and execution of innovative textile product concepts at a macro level
Lead a best‑class creative design team through the incubation and design execution of a uniquely differentiated and innovative textiles collection from concept to market
Work closely with key cross‑functional leaders across design merchandising and sourcing to deliver the most immersive and compelling product assortment in order to maximize sales, brand synergy, revenue, margin expansion and business growth
Oversee the overall trend of the textiles product line at a macro level by providing a directional point of view to members of the team, contributing to our brand’s overall creative identity and voice
Lead, foster and mentor designers at different levels with technical textiles design knowledge, including weaving, printing, fabrication, spec surface & print and construction techniques
Oversee all related job and administrative responsibilities of the textiles design team
Travel extensively for design inspiration and in‑country product development, working with key vendor partners domestically and across the globe and in collaboration with our sourcing teams
Oversee, lead, and manage the design development process through ideation and sampling through the final product throughout a rigorous brand calendar process that ensures timely execution and quality
Manage operational and travel budgets across assigned categories
What you’ll bring to the table
Ability to interact with executive and/or major customers/vendors with experience negotiating/influencing
Proven ability and experience leading teams, growing businesses, and innovating in the textiles design industry
Mastery of the product design and development process and knowledge of production processes related to rugs, bedding, and tabletop textiles
In‑depth knowledge of the functional area, business strategies, and business priorities
Experienced with establishing and executing strategic plans and objectives
Ability to make final decisions on operational matters that impact the effectiveness of the team
Ability to translate business objectives into strategic business plans for the textiles function
Within the functional area, proven ability to address complex issues requiring in‑depth knowledge
We’d love to hear from you if you have
10+ years working in the textiles design industry
BFA or MA in Textile Design, Surface Design, or any related design field
Experienced leader with proven strong communication and leadership skills
Strong knowledge of design and art history, specifically relating to patterns, fibers, and weaving
Strong technical knowledge of textile design and production processes
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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 of a Director, Textile Design
Work closely with the SVP, Product Design & Development on the seasonal design and execution of innovative textile product concepts at a macro level
Lead a best‑class creative design team through the incubation and design execution of a uniquely differentiated and innovative textiles collection from concept to market
Work closely with key cross‑functional leaders across design merchandising and sourcing to deliver the most immersive and compelling product assortment in order to maximize sales, brand synergy, revenue, margin expansion and business growth
Oversee the overall trend of the textiles product line at a macro level by providing a directional point of view to members of the team, contributing to our brand’s overall creative identity and voice
Lead, foster and mentor designers at different levels with technical textiles design knowledge, including weaving, printing, fabrication, spec surface & print and construction techniques
Oversee all related job and administrative responsibilities of the textiles design team
Travel extensively for design inspiration and in‑country product development, working with key vendor partners domestically and across the globe and in collaboration with our sourcing teams
Oversee, lead, and manage the design development process through ideation and sampling through the final product throughout a rigorous brand calendar process that ensures timely execution and quality
Manage operational and travel budgets across assigned categories
What you’ll bring to the table
Ability to interact with executive and/or major customers/vendors with experience negotiating/influencing
Proven ability and experience leading teams, growing businesses, and innovating in the textiles design industry
Mastery of the product design and development process and knowledge of production processes related to rugs, bedding, and tabletop textiles
In‑depth knowledge of the functional area, business strategies, and business priorities
Experienced with establishing and executing strategic plans and objectives
Ability to make final decisions on operational matters that impact the effectiveness of the team
Ability to translate business objectives into strategic business plans for the textiles function
Within the functional area, proven ability to address complex issues requiring in‑depth knowledge
We’d love to hear from you if you have
10+ years working in the textiles design industry
BFA or MA in Textile Design, Surface Design, or any related design field
Experienced leader with proven strong communication and leadership skills
Strong knowledge of design and art history, specifically relating to patterns, fibers, and weaving
Strong technical knowledge of textile design and production processes
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