Contract Textile Designer

About Ruggable:

Ruggable is a leading direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand based in Los Angeles, California with an extraordinary track record of high, profitable growth. We pride ourselves on having an extremely loyal customer base and a talented team made up of genuinely caring people who take action and deliver results. We are venture-backed and own a patented washable rug design that's disrupting the home décor industry. Our mission is to empower our customers to live vibrantly with beautiful products that don't compromise on function. If you're passionate about consumer products, e-commerce, and high-growth start-ups, keep reading!

Job Summary: 

Ruggable seeks an experienced, self-motivated contract Textile Designer to join its Textile Design Team. This role needs a creative and highly detail-oriented individual who is excellent at time management, fluent in Photoshop, and has a passion for rugs/interior design. The ideal candidate will have Textile experience, be fluent in Adobe Photoshop, familiar with Illustrator, show strong drawing and fine art skills, and be excited about textile design and staying on top of home décor trends.

What You’ll Do: 

• Create up-to-date textile designs that are relevant and trend-setting while upholding the aesthetic of the Ruggable brand
• Work with a talented team of designers and creative leaders, contributing to discussions on design iterations 
• Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines; assist with team projects 
• Make cohesive and clean files and share them according to specifications
• Use your strong communication skills to: listen, ask relevant questions, and take action effectively

What You’ll Need to Have:

Required:

• A degree in Textile Design and related work experience
• Experience working in textiles: a good understanding of the Textile design process and familiarity with engineered patterns.
• Excellent Photoshop and technical design skills including but not limited to: clean working techniques, file organization, and file management
• A desire to see your team succeed and be a key contributor to that success through teamwork, collaboration, and hard work
• Strong communication skills and sense of professionalism with the ability to use discretion and be self-reflective
• Ability to learn quickly and demonstrate an understanding of what creative leaders are looking for in reviews 

Preferred: 

• A strong interest or aptitude in home/interior design textiles, specifically rug/carpet design 
• A portfolio of traditional, Persian, or ornate rug or textile patterns/designs 
• Skills in other design programs, especially textile-specific programs (Fresco, Procreate, etc.)

Details:

• $35/hour
• 25-35 hours per week
• Hours are flexible, but there will be semi-flexible, 1 hour meetings most days between 9-5pm PST
• 3-4x per week these meetings will be in person at our office in Torrance, CA

At Ruggable, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Ruggable is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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