What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Textile Designer - Colourist (Based in Long Island) position at Luxury Recruit International - Experts in Luxury?
About the Company:
Luxury Recruit International, a premier executive search agency, is managing the search for one of the leading American designer, marketer and wholesalers of high-quality flooring. Our client is best known for their eye pleasing aesthetics and functionality. Amidst a period of rapid growth, our client is on the lookout for a Senior Textile Designer - Colorist to join their team. This closed knit team is like a family and is the perfect job role for someone wanting to really push and own their PD skillset while being supported by a wonderful and friendly team.
About the Role:
- Develop and create innovative color palettes for carpet & rugs in woven, tufted, and printed categories, ensuring alignment with the brand’s aesthetic and market trends.
- Collaborate with designers, product developers, and high-end clients to develop products based on their specific needs and preferences.
- Utilize advanced color matching techniques to achieve precise color standards across various textile materials.
- Research and analyze high-end design & color trends to present to the design team and clients.
- Conduct quality control and assurance testing throughout the production process to maintain the highest standards of accuracy and consistency.
- Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise during initial development & production.
- Maintain detailed product development records.
- Provide expert advice and recommendations on color choices and combinations.
- Develop a deep understanding of the premium residential replacement market in soft flooring.
- Manage vendor relationships to enhance their capabilities in order to meet quality and product expectations, adherence to process and meet delivery timelines.
- Effectively communicate with the mills on a daily basis from beginning to end of the development process.
- Ensure that approvals are issued within the necessary timeframes to achieve delivery deadlines.
- Hybrid schedule - 4 days office working, 1 day remote working.
Qualifications Include:
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Textiles Design, Apparel Design, Surface Design or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Textile Colorist/Stylist in the luxury textile industry.
- Strong understanding of color theory, color trends, and color matching techniques.
- A passion for luxury textiles & home furnishings and a keen sense of high-end fashion and interior design trends.
- Experience with production approvals.
- Proficiency in color matching and formulation software (e.g., Datacolor, X-Rite).
- Highly organized.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a meticulous approach to color accuracy.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Understanding of visual and instrumental color evaluation procedures with accurate and consistent technique.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite – Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop
Equal Opportunity Statement:
All interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and portfolio to: sarah.arboleda@luxuryrecruit.com
