Chilewich is seeking an entrepreneurially minded design lover with a passion for how things are made to join our team as Associate Textile Designer. In this multifaceted role, you’ll work closely with our New York City multi-level design team, suppliers, and the Chilewich factory in Georgia. The day-to-day work entails assisting in the product design and development process in our NYC design studio with concepting, daily design work, and prototyping.
The ideal candidate is creative and motivated, with a degree in textile design or fibers/weaving, 2–3 years of textile- or interiors-related experience, is NYC-based, and is open to periodic travel (approximately 20%). The atmosphere at Chilewich is creative and experimental, with all product design being done by hand—painting, weaving, dyeing. Respecting the roles and responsibilities of your co-workers and collaborators is key; the preferred individual will approach all work with both team spirit and sense of humor.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Concept, create, and support in the design, development, and execution of new product (woven, tufted, printed, etc.) lines for our wholesale, direct, and A&D divisions
• Communicate with vendors and maintain ongoing interaction and supervision to ensure proper development and timely delivery of development samples
• Create development packages for all products, providing specs and clear instructions to Chilewich production team and partners to transition smoothly from design to sampling and ultimately to production
• Maintain organized records of all development; update and maintain library of past and current materials in the studio
• Communicate daily with our sales team, assistant designers, suppliers, production team, and our own factory to ensure that design standards are met, and calendar dates are followed
• Ensure timely delivery of concepts, prototypes, and samples
• Use creative problem-solving to resolve challenges with product development and deliveries
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Textile Design or Fine Arts
• At least 2 years of experience in design industry
• Dobby and Jacquard woven knowledge/capabilities
• In-depth and highly creative design knowledge with aesthetic design point of view compatible to Chilewich vision
• Intermediate to advanced computer proficiency, particularly Adobe Creative Suite and Excel
• Detail-oriented, producing work that has been triple-checked for accuracy
• Organized, with ability to flex and juggle changing calendar and needs of growing brand/product
• Inquisitive, self-motivated, and inclined to confidently ask questions to gain a thorough understanding of what is required
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Impeccable organizational skills, the ability to multitask and a “no job is too small” attitude
• Salary of 70-95k depending on experience; full benefits package, and 401(k)
To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to careers@chilewich.com
Combining original design with American craftsmanship, Chilewich brings depth to surfaces. Our innovative textile products, available in more than 110 countries, can be found in the permanent collection of the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Through our Wholesale and Hospitality divisions, we sell to the world’s finest stores and restaurants. Our Contract division provides the global A+D community with design solutions for a broad range of applications and projects. Headquartered in a beautiful space in NYC’s Flatiron District, we make 95% of our products in the United States and operate a retail store/showroom in Manhattan.
Chilewich is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
