Senior Textile designer - Home Furnishing Export (US Buyers)

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

Job Overview:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 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.