Overview
Designer role at Maharam, a leading creator of textiles for interiors. Maharam is recognized for its rigorous and holistic commitment across disciplines including product, graphic, digital design, art, and architecture. Our work is guided by utility, technology, tradition, luxury, and environmental impact.
Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind and to be part of something larger than a single work team or brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century and support causes aligned with our values to build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
Responsibilities
- Contributes 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.
- Work with Product Management to stay current on product sales and consumer trends.
- Research and analyze the capabilities of manufacturing partners to inform sourcing decisions.
- Travel as needed to visit tradeshows and resources.
- Stay up to date on developments in international design and art to generate relevant product concepts.
- Collaborate to develop leading-edge products that surpass 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 developing 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 clearly.
- 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, productive thinking, and collaboration.
- Teamwork mindset and willingness to collaborate cross-departmentally.
- Stay current with art, design, and architecture and integrate awareness into work.
Education And Experience
- Bachelor's or Masters Degree in Textile Design
- 3-6 years industry experience
Position Context
This position reports to the Design Director. Works with the Design Director and Design Manager to establish design and product direction; collaborates with Senior Designers, Manager of Research and Development, Product Development Associates, and other teams to optimize design development, testing, inventory inspection, and sampling.
Who We Hire?
Maharam hires qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. We are committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities. We promote a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can bring your whole self to work.
Compensation and Benefits
A starting compensation range for this role is $80,000.00 - $88,000.00, with potential geographic premiums, discretionary incentives, and equity awards depending on qualifications and market factors. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, holidays, and more. This organization participates in E-Verify and posts opportunities publicly; details may vary by location.
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