Textile Designer

Organization Description: Jaipur Rugs is a social enterprise that connects rural craftsmanship with global markets through its luxurious handmade carpets. It is a family run business that offers an exclusive range of hand-knotted and hand-woven rugs made using 2500 years old traditional art form.

The founder, Mr. Nand Kishore Chaudhary created a unique business model, which provides livelihood to the artisans at their doorstep. This changed the standard practice of involving middlemen to work with artisanal communities. The company currently has a network of over 40,000 artisans spread across 600 rural Indian villages in five states of India. It has an end-to-end business model, right from sourcing of wool to exporting a finished handmade rug.

The modern and eclectic collection of rugs, made using the finest wool and silk, has won numerous global awards and is currently exported to more than 45 countries with the US sales arm, Jaipur Living, Inc. located in Georgia, Atlanta.

Job Description: The specific responsibilities of the position holder will be (though not restricted to) the following:
• Research and study the latest design trends, forecasts to create mood boards. Good knowledge of design language and an understanding of the International market with its needs.
• Developing & customizing design colors and themes according to customer requirements.
• Producing sketches, making up sets of sample designs.
• Using specialist software and computer-aided design (CAD) programs to develop a range of designs.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of new design and production techniques and textile technology
• Should be able to create innovative designs based on concepts and inspiration.
• Academic and Professional Qualifications:
• Graduate in any field related to textile designing.
• MS Office Expertise in sketch designing and fashion illustration: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Proficient in: Adobe Photoshop, Corel draw, Adobe illustrator & Ned Graphics.
• Basic knowledge of designs & an eye for colors, details, patterns, and designs.
• Knowledge of computer-aided designs (CAD).
• Good knowledge of Textile, and fabrics. Experience in the home furnishing industry will be a plus.

Minimum 3+ years of experience required in the desired area.

Pls share ur cv and portfolio at jobs1@jaipurrugs.com

Sharing a portfolio along with a resume is must. No profile shall be considered without portfolio.

Desired Background
• Must have empathy, love, and compassion as integral part of his/her self - then only the person will be able to lead the presented portfolio in its entirety.
• A firm believer and practitioner of organizational philosophy, values and culture so as to imbibe that in his/her day to day interaction with the customers
• Compensation

Salary and other perks would be in line with the candidates overall present and/or past work experience, knowledge and skills. No constraint for the right and deserving candidate.

Below is the company link, kindly go through it to have a better understanding about the organization:
• Jaipur Rugs Company Pvt. Ltd. - www.jaipurrugs.com
• The founder Website- www.nkchaudhary.com
• TEDx Talk of the founder-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jR0mfa_0k8g