Textile Designer - Researcher

RoleOverview

We seekaTextile DesignerResearcherto join our growing creative teaminBurnley Lancashire. This role is crucial in continuing ourcommitment to designing cuttingedge textile solutions withsustainable and aesthetic integrity. The ideal candidate willcombine their design skills with research acumen to develop designsthat meet and anticipate market trends in hospitality healthcareandworkspace settings.

KeyResponsibilities

• Research markettrends materials (printed &woven) and techniques to helpform the design strategies.
• Trend analysisdesign and colourled creating mood and colourboards.
• Review our existing product portfolioidentifying strengths and developmentareas.
• Attend trade shows and supplier trips(occasional travel within the UK and Overseas approximately 4 or 5times per year max).
• Prepare scopingpresentations on product price technical information innovationopportunities and development advice.
• Createoriginal textile designs that align with client needs and marketdemands.
• Colouring colour matching andsamplingseparations repeats legends tone/textiles overlaps andcolourways.
• Collaborate closely withcrossfunctional teams to ensure cohesive and impactful designoutcomes.
• Select supplier samples andprototypes.
• Liaise with production regardingprint files customs and masters.
• Support thetechnical team during the development cycle/ critical pathway tolaunch.
• Prepare pattern card design layouts fornew products.
• Assisted in organising madeupitems and props for photography.
• Collaboratewith the marketing team to support assetproofreading.
• Deliver collection launchpresentations to the business.
• Maintainuptodate knowledge of advancements in sustainable materials andtextile technologies.

EssentialSkills and Qualifications

• Provenexperience and degree in surface patterntextiledesign.
• A strong portfolio showcasing yourdesign and research capabilities.
• Expertise indesign software such as Adobe Creative Suite and CADapplications.
• Colouration software colour atlasand design files colour management.
• Fabricanalysis identifying fibre types woven constructions and yarncounts.
• Technical textile qualities and testingmethods FR abrasion BS EU and USA validationmethods.
• Product lifecycle and gapanalysis.
• Strong analytical skills tointerpret market research and customer feedbackeffectively.
• Proofreadingtechniques.
• Excellent verbal and writtencommunication skills to present ideas clearly andpersuasively.
• Ability to balance creativitywith a commercial mindset understanding customer and marketneeds.
• A proactive and innovative approach tosolving design challenges.

Traitsfor Success

• A passionate and curiousmind eager to explore new textile possibilities andtrends.
• Detailoriented with a commitment toproducing highquality precision designs.
• Adaptive to a fastpaced and collaborative workenvironment.
• Strong organisational skills tomanage multiple projects and deadlineseffectively.

Why Join Panaz as aTextile Designer Researcher

• Competitive salary and bonus.
• 25 daysholidays bank holidays.
• Christmasclosure.
• Staggered working pattern 35 hours perweek Monday to Friday.
• Opportunities forprofessional growth training and careeradvancement.
• Lovely office and creative spacesin Burnley just off the M65 and an easy commute from ManchesterBlackburn Lancaster Huddersfield Bolton etc.
• An inclusive and supportive work culture that valuescreativity and innovation.
• Fun and sometimesquirky social activities (for example we have bees ! )
• Engage in meaningful work that contributes to sustainabledesign practices.

At Panazwe celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusiveenvironment for all employees. Our premises are accessible. Wewelcome applications from enthusiastic creative and eagerindividuals who want to contribute to our teams success. To applyplease submit your CV and portfolio through our careerspage.