Pay
- Competitive Salary - £27-29k dependent on experience
Job type
- 12 month fixed-term maternity leave contract (potential to be made permanent)
- Full-time based in our Leeds design studio
Location
Leeds LS14
We are excited to be recruiting for a Homeware/Textile Designer to join our busy design studio in Leeds on a 12 month fixed-term maternity leave contract (potential to be made permanent). Working across our own in-house brands, a selection of customer accounts and some licenced product. This role is a great opportunity to join a creative and collaborative team in a fast paced environment where no two days are the same.
You will be part of a dynamic design team where the focus is on creating trend-led, commercial print and homeware designs suitable across multiple categories.
Role Overview
· Designing and developing original all over prints (both hand rendered and digital) for the homeware market, both in house brands and customer briefs.
· Working across multiple categories from bedding to lighting and everything in between.
· Working closely with the design, buying and merchandising teams to create commercial, bestselling lines.
· Preparing technical CAD files for print and production ensuring colour and repeat accuracy.
· Producing highly detailed specification sheets for suppliers.
· Taking ownership of your own design/artwork from the moment the pen touches the paper until final sample approval.
· Ability to adapt archive work, amending scales, new colour ways, adjusting repeating patterns.
· Ability to work at a fast pace, deliver to deadlines and work well under pressure.
· Supporting the team with administrative tasks and archiving when needed.
· Excellent organisational and time management skills.
What You Bring
- Minimum 2/3 years experience in a similar role
- Confident user of Adobe Creative Suite and AVA
- Ability to create artwork both by hand painting/drawing and digitally
- Ability to manage multiple briefs and timelines
- Good understanding of print processes, techniques and fabric bases
- Strong commercial awareness with a good understanding of the UK homeware market
- A collaborative approach to working across teams
- A love for home interiors
The Details
This position is full-time, based in our Leeds (LS14) office
Competitive Salary
- Employee Discount
- Company Pension scheme
- Holiday - 20 days + bank holidays
- Gym membership for our on-site gym
- Free on-site parking
- Company events
About Riva Home
At Riva Home, we create thoughtfully designed homewares that bring comfort and individual style into every space. From bold statement designs to timeless, considered pieces, our products are made to be lived with, loved, and layered throughout the home. We’re big on quality, serious about style, and endlessly inspired by the homes they end up in.
Our family of in-house brands include Furn, Wylder, Yard and Voyage, and we're committed to creating inspiring homewares that put consumers first; designing pieces that make spaces feel considered, and crafting thoughtful, engaging storytelling to inspire.
We have exciting plans for growth, making this is an exciting time to be part of the Riva Design team.
Our Key Brands
Yard | yardliving.co.uk
Furn | furn.com
Voyage | Voyagemaison.com
Full Portfolio: www.rivahome.com
Job Types: Full-time, FTC with potential to be permanent
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leeds LS14: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Textile/homeware design : 2/3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,000.00-£29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leeds LS14: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Would you be able to provide a digital portfolio of your recent work?
Experience:
- textile/homeware design: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
