Assistant Textile Designer
This position provides administrative and operational support to the Senior Designer while also contributing to the design and development of Zak + Fox collections. This role is well suited for a creative, detail-oriented designer with a foundation in textiles (home textiles a plus). The ideal candidate is comfortable balancing administrative responsibilities while navigating the creative process.
The primary focus of the role is coordination, organization, tracking, and asset preparation to ensure projects move forward efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop designs from initial inspiration to exploring scale, material, repeat, layout, colors, etc.
- Translate the Z+F aesthetic into designs that align with the Zak + Fox creative identity
- Create production-ready artwork, including seamless repeats
- Execute tech packs, color blankets, Drawing For Approval (DFA) requests for rugs, etc.
- Prepare, print, and send color chips and/or artwork for development packages
- Maintain and organize the design studio and archive, both physically and digitally
- Receive and track samples at every phase of the development process
- Support file, sample, and information management between departments
- Complete daily communication with mill partners
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design or related field
- Minimum 1 year of design experience (home textiles preferred)
- Understanding of printed and woven textiles, knowledge of wallpaper and rugs a plus
- Fully proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT)
- Strong sketching, drawing, and illustrative skills
- Strong sense of color, design, and construction
- Highly organized, detail oriented, appreciates efficiency
- Excellent time management and communication skills
- Able to work independently and collaboratively
- Self-starter with a positive, adaptable, and can-do attitude
- Passion for art, design, fashion, and textiles