Textile Designer

Who We Are:

Bed Bath N’ Table is an Australian owned family run business where helping our customers to create their dream home is our specialty and our passion. With over 180 stores in every state and territory of Australia and key location stores throughout New Zealand and Singapore, our team of driven and inspired people are the biggest part of our exciting journey to becoming a full home lifestyle destination for our customers.

BED BATH N' TABLE WILL OFFER YOU:

• The chance to be part of a 100% Australian owned business that is continuously growing and strong
• Access to Staff discounts of 30% off full price products and an additional 15% off reduced items so that you can create your own dream home
• Invaluable experience working alongside our talented design, creative and product teams
• Great inner-city location in the vibrant Glenferrie café district of Hawthorn, close to public transport
• Access to our Employee Assistance program to ensure that your well-being is continuously supported
• Thank you bonus for successfully referring amazing new talent to join our team

About The Role:

We have an exciting and brand-new full-time opportunity for a passionate Textile Designer to join our Design Team.  Reporting directly to our Head of Buying and Product Development, we are looking for a positive and energetic creative who will absolutely love translating their flair into amazing designs that will move and inspire our customers.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Development and preparation of artwork and designs for the Morgan and Finch and Cotton House branded bed linen – including a wide range of prints and weaves.
• Contribution to the development and preparation of artwork and designs for licensed brands such as Harlequin, Morris & Co and Sanderson and related products.
• Development & preparation of artwork for textiles and extending into design for hard goods product.
• Researching and developing seasonal trend boards.
• Maintenance of our design library.

Why You will Be the Perfect Fit:

At Bed Bath N’ Table we proud of our unique, privately owned business model.  Our perfect Textile Designer will have an understanding of how a family business runs and operates and have the following skills and experience.

• Textile design course or similar qualification with 5+ years’ experience.
• Flair for and ability to produce drawings /sketches and hand painted work as well as completed designs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience using design software - Photoshop/Illustrator.
• Sound understanding of a wide range of print, pattern and woven design styles and colour relationships.
• Sound understanding of home furnishing fashion trends, design pattern repeats and ability to work from concept to finished artwork.
• Enthusiasm for and willingness to experiment with different design styles.
• Ability to research and create mood boards to develop commercial bed linen designs.
• Awareness of the homewares retail landscape both in Australia and Overseas.
• Ability to work as an important member of a cross functional team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• High level of organizational skills

We Would Love to Hear from You:

If you have the skills, experience and motivation to succeed in this role and want to be part of a friendly and supportive team environment with opportunities to learn and grow in your creativity we would love to hear more about you.  Please submit your current CV and folio including drawings, sketches, hand-painted artwork and completed designs! 

Apply now to find out more.  We would love to be part of your design story!