Textile Designer

20 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Kas Australia Full time
Overview

KAS Australia is a leading homeware and lifestyle brand celebrated for bold prints, vibrant colours, and high-quality design. With a heritage rooted in creativity and a contemporary eye for innovation, our collections span bedding, cushions, throws, and home décor that turn everyday living into an inspiring experience.

About the role

We are seeking a Textile Designer to join our creative studio and play a key role in shaping our seasonal collections. This is an exciting opportunity for a designer who thrives on pattern creation, surface design, and trend forecasting, with a passion for transforming interiors through textiles.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design original textile prints and surface patterns for seasonal ranges including cushions, bedding, throws, and other home décor.
  • Collaborate closely with the Creative Director to develop cohesive, on-brand collections that reflect current trends and the KAS aesthetic.
  • Translate mood boards and trend insights into commercially viable designs across multiple product categories.
  • Prepare repeat patterns, colour separations, and production-ready artwork files for both digital and screen printing.
  • Work collaboratively with product development and sampling teams to ensure design intent is executed through to final production.
  • Liaise with offshore suppliers and printers to manage sampling and strike-off approvals.
  • Assist with fabric and trim sourcing in alignment with sustainability and quality standards.
  • Maintain an organised digital design archive and product development tracker for ongoing collections.
  • Stay up to date with interior and fashion trends, colour forecasting, and material innovations.
Skills & Experience
  • Tertiary qualification in Textile Design, Surface Design, or a related field.
  • 3+ years' experience in textile or surface design within homewares, fashion, or interiors.
  • Create freehand sketches and illustrations, bringing unique artistic expression into design concepts.
  • Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills, especially Illustrator, Photoshop & In design. Knowledge of Procreate or other illustration tools is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of textile construction, print techniques, and colour matching.
  • Excellent hand-drawing or painting skills, as well as proficiency in digital illustration.
  • Strong eye for colour, pattern, and scale, with the ability to balance commercial and creative needs.
  • Experience managing multiple deadlines and design projects simultaneously.
  • Previous experience in homewares is highly desirable but not essential.
What We Offer
  • A creative and collaborative studio environment in a family-founded, design-led company.
  • The opportunity to influence beautiful, seasonal collections seen in homes across Australia and internationally.
  • Career growth and development within a dynamic team.
Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
  • Textile Manufacturing
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