Textile Designer

About the role

Moss Enterprises is looking for a Textile Designer to join its Collingwood studio. This full‑time, office‑based position works closely with the lead Designer to develop commercially viable prints, weaves and jacquards for premium bedding and soft furnishings sold in Australia and overseas.

Key responsibilities

• Research fashion, interiors and colour trends to shape new concepts and collections.
• Create original textile designs, including prints, weaves and jacquards, and prepare artwork, repeats, colourways and CAD files for sampling and production.
• Maintain detailed design documentation and coordinate with offshore factory teams and the internal production team throughout manufacturing.
• Manage samples, lab dips and approvals, and collaborate with customers and buyers to align products with brand identity.

Required profile

• Degree in Textile Design or a related creative field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years’ experience as a Textile Designer, preferably in homewares.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Australian work authorisation.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, including repeat patterns and colourways.
• Experience preparing CAD files for textile production.
• Knowledge of textile materials, production processes and trends; experience with wovens is a plus.

What we offer

• An inclusive, creative and supportive work environment with real creative freedom.
• Opportunities to innovate and experiment with new fabrications for local and global customers.
• Annual trip to Bangladesh to visit partner factories and learn from artisans and technicians.