ICX Group
ICX Group | Textile Design Director - ONSITE - Dallas, TX
ICX Group, Dallas, Texas, United States
Onsite - Dallas, TX
Position Summary: Our Client, a leading designer and distributor of luxury bedding and accessories, seeks a visionary
Director of Textile Design & Development
to elevate their brand through innovative design and strategic direction. This role is ideal for a highly motivated individual who thrives on challenges, embraces growth, and is eager to take ownership of a flourishing soft home goods textiles company. If you are passionate about design, excel in a fast-paced environment, and possess the ability to lead and motivate a team, we would love to hear from you.
This is
NOT
an art direction/graphic designer-only type of role (although there is a component of it). Nor is it a UX/UI position.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Brand Leadership:
Develop and implement a cohesive artistic vision across all product lines and marketing channels, ensuring brand consistency and high-quality creative output. Innovative Product Development:
Design various textiles for bedding, pillows, and other soft home goods. Lead the conceptualization of new products, incorporating innovation and trend-forward thinking. Expand and evolve existing product categories to maintain and grow market presence. Team Management:
Inspire and manage the textile design team, fostering an environment of creativity and professional growth. Set goals, provide feedback, and facilitate collaboration. Market Trend Analysis:
Stay informed about industry trends, consumer preferences, and competitive strategies to guide creative decisions and align with business objectives. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with Marketing, Sales, and Product Development teams to ensure unified product launches, marketing campaigns, and brand messaging. Production and Execution Oversight:
Oversee the design production process from concept to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Travel:
Travel domestically and internationally to work through various stages of the textile development and sampling process.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Design, Art, Textile, Fibers, or related fields. 10+ years of experience in creative roles within the fashion, design, or soft-home goods industries, with at least 3 years in a leadership position. Experience with the product development process from design to sampling to production of textiles/products. Exceptional leadership skills to inspire and manage a diverse team. Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for upcoming market trends and innovative creative thoughts. Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey creative concepts and strategies. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing business demands. REQUIRED - portfolio/sample of work created.
Position Summary: Our Client, a leading designer and distributor of luxury bedding and accessories, seeks a visionary
Director of Textile Design & Development
to elevate their brand through innovative design and strategic direction. This role is ideal for a highly motivated individual who thrives on challenges, embraces growth, and is eager to take ownership of a flourishing soft home goods textiles company. If you are passionate about design, excel in a fast-paced environment, and possess the ability to lead and motivate a team, we would love to hear from you.
This is
NOT
an art direction/graphic designer-only type of role (although there is a component of it). Nor is it a UX/UI position.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Brand Leadership:
Develop and implement a cohesive artistic vision across all product lines and marketing channels, ensuring brand consistency and high-quality creative output. Innovative Product Development:
Design various textiles for bedding, pillows, and other soft home goods. Lead the conceptualization of new products, incorporating innovation and trend-forward thinking. Expand and evolve existing product categories to maintain and grow market presence. Team Management:
Inspire and manage the textile design team, fostering an environment of creativity and professional growth. Set goals, provide feedback, and facilitate collaboration. Market Trend Analysis:
Stay informed about industry trends, consumer preferences, and competitive strategies to guide creative decisions and align with business objectives. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with Marketing, Sales, and Product Development teams to ensure unified product launches, marketing campaigns, and brand messaging. Production and Execution Oversight:
Oversee the design production process from concept to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Travel:
Travel domestically and internationally to work through various stages of the textile development and sampling process.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Design, Art, Textile, Fibers, or related fields. 10+ years of experience in creative roles within the fashion, design, or soft-home goods industries, with at least 3 years in a leadership position. Experience with the product development process from design to sampling to production of textiles/products. Exceptional leadership skills to inspire and manage a diverse team. Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for upcoming market trends and innovative creative thoughts. Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey creative concepts and strategies. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing business demands. REQUIRED - portfolio/sample of work created.