US HOME BRANDS - Freelance Home Textiles Designer Bedding & Bath (Technical / CAD / Specs)

Client: US HOME BRANDS

Location: Remote

Contract: Temporary, Part-time

Job Description

US Home Brands is seeking an experienced freelance designer to develop bedding and bath products from initial concept through production-ready CADs, specifications and tech packs.

• Create print, pattern and colorway CADs for bedding, towels, decorative pillows and related home textile products.
• Translate inspirational prints, patterns and brand concepts into production-ready artwork.
• Apply textile techniques including weaving, embroidery, quilting, tufting, appliqué, printing and jacquard construction.
• Develop design direction, construction details and specifications for factories and vendors.
• Prepare complete tech packs covering measurements, construction, fiber content, finishes and labeling requirements.
• Adapt brand artwork and style guides for licensed programs and licensor approval.
• Maintain organized files, versions and specification sheets for production and quality control.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience designing bedding and/or bath products for retail or wholesale.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating home textile design, CAD development, color, materials, construction and trend application.
• Strong knowledge of fabric construction, including combining yarns, fabric types and decorative techniques.
• Understanding of bedding specifications, including thread and yarn counts, weave types, fiber blends, GSM, sizing, pocket depth, elastic, hems and shrinkage allowances.
• Understanding of bath textile construction, including terry, GSM, pile height, velour, dobby, jacquard, yarn-dyed and mixed-pile constructions.
• Knowledge of printing and dyeing methods, including reactive and pigment printing, rotary and digital printing, screen setup, repeats and color separations.
• Ability to work with Pantone TCX standards and evaluate color under standard lighting conditions.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for specification sheets and tech packs.
• Experience with NedGraphics, Kaledo or similar textile CAD software is a plus.
• Experience working with licensed brands or major US retailers is preferred.
• Highly organized, responsive and detail-oriented working style.

Additional Information

• Job type: Part-time, temporary freelance role
• Work location: Remote
• Schedule: Flexible
• To apply: Submit a portfolio including at least one bedding tech pack and one towel tech pack, along with your rate and availability.