Job Title: Quilting Fabric Designer / Quilt Collection Designer

Location: New York, NY

Job Type: On-site, Full-Time

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and highly creative Quilting Fabric Designer to lead the development of commercially successful quilt and fabric collections from concept through production. This is not a general textile or apparel design role — the ideal candidate will have direct hands-on experience within the quilting fabric industry and a strong understanding of quilting-specific design aesthetics, production processes, and customer trends.

The right candidate will be able to independently create coordinated quilting collections, collaborate with mills and printers, manage strike-offs and lab dips, and bring market-ready collections to life with minimal oversight. This role requires both strong artistic ability and deep technical production knowledge within quilting cottons, home textiles, bedding, or related fabric categories.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop original quilting fabric collections from initial concept through final production

Create coordinated prints, color stories, patterns, and supporting artwork aligned with quilting market trends

Develop commercially viable collections tailored to quilting consumers and retailers

Work closely with mills, printers, and production partners on strike-offs, repeats, separations, and lab dips

Ensure accuracy and consistency throughout the fabric development and production process

Research quilting industry trends, seasonal color direction, and customer preferences

Prepare production-ready artwork and maintain strong technical design standards

Collaborate cross-functionally with product development, merchandising, sourcing, and production teams

Manage multiple collections and timelines simultaneously while maintaining quality and creativity

Contribute fresh ideas while maintaining brand consistency and commercial appeal

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of direct experience within the quilting fabric industry

Proven experience designing quilt/fabric collections from concept to production

Strong portfolio showcasing coordinated quilting collections and commercial artwork

Deep understanding of quilting cottons, home textiles, bedding, or quilting fabric brands

Experience working with mills, fabric printers, strike-offs, color approvals, and production workflows

Strong knowledge of quilting market trends, customer preferences, and color development

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and textile design software

Ability to work independently with minimal creative direction

Strong communication, organization, and project management skills

Stable work history with long-term career interest in the quilting/home textiles industry

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