Textile Art Assistant – High-End Carpet & Rug Design Studio (Full-Time, In-Person)
Join our team at a leading trade-only carpet showroom specializing in bespoke, handcrafted rugs for luxury residential and hospitality interiors. We are seeking a Textile Art Assistant to support our design team in developing custom carpets and rugs for our prestigious global clientele.
Job Role:
The Art Assistant plays a key role in bringing client concepts to life—creating, refining, and preparing artwork for production while ensuring the highest design standards.
Responsibilities:
· Create original designs inspired by market trends and client direction
· Manipulate and refine existing archival artwork to meet client specifications
· Apply client feedback to artwork revisions
· Prepare detailed technical drawings and weaving specifications for production mills
· Develop scaled production diagrams and rug layouts from floorplans
· Maintain and organize the digital design archive and sample library
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design or a related field
· Minimum 2 years of experience in rug, carpet, or textile design
· Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
· Strong color sense and the ability to accurately discern subtle color variations
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
· Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
· Strong mathematical and spatial understanding for working with floorplans and measurement systems
· Collaborative mindset with the ability to work both independently and within a team environment
Position Details:
· Full-time, in-person role
· Based in our NYC showroom
· Competitive salary commensurate with experience
If you have a passion for textile design, a keen eye for detail, and a desire to contribute to a creative, design-driven team, we’d love to hear from you.
Minimum 2 years of experience in rug, carpet, or textile design
