Job Title: Senior Textile Designer – Home Furnishings
Location: Gurgaon, India
Experience Required: 5+ years in home furnishing textile design
Industry: Home Furnishing Export House
Reporting To: Head of Design / Creative Director
We are seeking a highly creative and detail-oriented Senior Textile Designer with a strong background in home furnishing, especially in surface embroidery techniques, to join our Gurgaon-based export house. The ideal candidate will have direct experience working with US buyers such as TJ Maxx, understanding their design sensibilities, quality expectations, and market trends.
Lead the design and development of home textile products including cushions, throws, bed linens, table linens, curtains, etc.
Create innovative and commercially viable embroidery-based surface designs and techniques (machine, hand, applique, etc.)
Interpret buyer mood boards and trends to develop seasonal collections tailored for US retail clients like TJ Maxx, Marshalls, etc.
Develop and present concept boards, color palettes, and material stories aligned with buyer expectations.
Collaborate with merchandisers and sampling teams to ensure design execution aligns with quality and cost parameters.
Coordinate with buyers and their representatives for product development feedback and approvals.
Research and analyze international home décor trends, color forecasts, and textile innovations.
Mentor and guide junior designers as needed within the design team.
Bachelors/Masters degree in Textile Design, Fashion Design, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in the home furnishing export industry, with a focus on US markets.
Strong knowledge and technical skills in surface embroidery design and development.
Proficient in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), CAD, and hand sketching.
Prior experience handling accounts like TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, Target, or similar US retail buyers is highly preferred.
Excellent understanding of fabric types, trims, stitching, and embellishment techniques.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple design projects in a fast-paced environment.
