Textile Agent Recruitment

19/07/2023

MAISON FURNISHINGS LTD T/A NORFOLK HOUSE

We have a major client looking for an experienced and enthusiastic …..
SENIOR DESIGNER for TEXTILES, BEDLINEN, CUSHIONS & ACCESSORIES
– with a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in the interior textile industry.

Apart from being highly creative with excellent communication skills you must have experience working with UK customers and have a BA (Hons) degree in Textile Design.

You must also have a full clean driving licence - get in touch with us asap by emailing your CV and portfolio to [email protected] – if you have already been interviewed by Diane please state this on application.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Place of Work – HERTS
• Start Date – Asap
• Product knowledge – ideally Furnishing Fabrics – developing full collections, Bedlinen, cushions & accessories – with surface pattern and embellished co-ordination.
• Most important skills – highly creative, can ‘push the boundaries’ and exceptionally organised.
• Excellent communication skills – must be able to represent the Company and present ideas and ranges to key customers.
• CAD Skills required – illustrator and photoshop but ideally AVA.
• Other Skills – ideally photo shoots & styling.
• Majority of time will be spent in the studio.
• Working with a portfolio of brands from mass – high end.
• Travel – limited to customers, trade fairs and some mills worldwide.
• Experience working with/at Senior Management Level but still a team player.

SALARY / BENEFITS Dependent on Experience (Package Negotiable)
NORMAL HOURS: MONDAY – FRIDAY 9AM – 5PM office based not hybrid.

18/07/2023

JOB OPPORTUNITY

MAISON FURNISHINGS LTD T/A NORFOLK HOUSE

We have a major client looking for a talented and enthusiastic….
JUNIOR DESIGNER for INTERIOR TEXTILES, BEDLINEN, CUSHIONS & ACCESSORIES

A fabulous opportunity for a new graduate or recently graduated designer to work in the interior textile industry for a top brand.
Apart from being highly creative with excellent communication skills you must have a BA (Hons) degree in Textile Design.

You must also have a full clean driving licence - get in touch with us asap by emailing your CV and portfolio to [email protected]
If you have already been interviewed by Diane – state this on application, please.

OTHER INFORMATION
• Place of Work – HERTS
• Start Date – Asap
• Products – Furnishing Fabrics – developing full collections, Bedlinen, cushions & accessories – with surface pattern and embellished co-ordination.
• Most important skills – highly creative, can ‘push the boundaries’ and exceptionally organised.
• Excellent communication skills – you must be able to express your ideas within the design team and to management.
• CAD Skills required – illustrator and photoshop but ideally AVA too.
• Team player – you will be part of a fabulous design team of 10+ and will be given plenty of training.
• Majority of time will be spent in the studio.
• Working with a portfolio of brands from mass – high end.
• Travel – limited to customers, trade fairs and maybe some mills worldwide.

SALARY / BENEFITS Dependent on Experience (Package Negotiable)
NORMAL HOURS: MONDAY – FRIDAY 9AM – 5PM office based, not hybrid.

Note: if you do not get a response from Diane within 48 hours – then send her a WhatsApp on 07912 379739 stating you have emailed your cv and portfolio with your email.

20/06/2023

* Job Opportunity*

This Major Interior Textiles & Textile Product Brand is looking for an Experienced Export Sales Manager for Europe only.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years sales experience working with major retailers, distributors and wholesalers of Interior Textile products throughout Europe.

You must be fluent in either French, German or Spanish.

We will only consider candidates living in the EU.

Salary is Negotiable and dependent on Experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Company car
Company pension

Schedule: Monday to Friday
Weekend availability

Performance bonus

Please send your CV to [email protected]

31/03/2023

The Surpluss. The future on climate challenges and how YOU can help!

16/03/2023

Are you looking for a new challenge? A new business? Think about this opportunity......

15/03/2023

TWO Experienced Sales Managers Wanted – ONE FOR THE NORTH & ONE FOR THE SOUTH

Fabriculture www.fabriculture.com – this exciting new Interior Textile brand developed by renowned industry leaders Ajay Arora (DDECOR India, one of the largest mills in the World) and John-Andrew Ovenstone (Warwick Fabrics) is ready to appoint 2 Sales Managers (1 for the North and 1 for the South) to build their one-stop-shop sales to furniture manufacturers, interior designers, re-upholsterers and retailers throughout the UK.

Key Responsibilities
Manage sales of stock ranges (Held in Gloucester UK) including cut length to the industry.
To present these exciting collections and open accounts across your territory.
Achieve sales targets & maximum coverage and growth in the coming months.
Ensure customer satisfaction.
Work closely with management to develop a future sales plan and a strategy to achieve it.

Knowledge and Experience Required
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in sales in the soft furnishings industry i.e. to Upholsterers, Interior Designers, Retailers etc.
A proven track record of achieving sales targets and building successful customer relationships.
An understanding, knowledge, and business relationship with the Top Customers in your area.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Enthusiasm and determination to build new business.

Salary and Benefits
Salary dependent on Experience
Bonus Scheme
Company Car and Pension Scheme

Join Fabriculture and be part of a dynamic team that delivers not only a range of stunning on-trend interior fabrics, but also decades of experience, textile knowledge and quality of product and service to our industry. Apply now and take your sales career to the next level.

Interested?
Send your CV to
[email protected]
Tel 07912 379739

FabriCulture is an expert one-stop-shop based in the UK for all your soft furnishing needs. Be it upholstery, curtain or a multipurpose fabric or readymade solutions you are looking for, chances are this is where you’ll find it. 

15/03/2023

Senior Interior Textile Designer Required – Hertfordshire

COMPANY: MAJOR SUPPLIER TO MAJOR BRANDS NATIONWIDE – such as Harlequin and Prestigious etc.

The name of the Company will be revealed on invite to 2nd interview.

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Textile Designer to join a very well-established and successful Textile Design Business in Hertfordshire. You will work as part of our Design Team and will be based in our Design Studio, Office and Showroom in Hertfordshire, with the opportunity to travel to our Mills in China and India, together with representing our Company at various Textile Trade Fairs in Europe and beyond. You will also have the opportunity to visit with our Clients in the UK and Ireland to discuss product developments.

Responsibilities
• Work closely with our Mills and our Clients to create, develop and finalize new textile collections with the top home furnishing brands in the UK and Ireland.

• Market research and colour trend forecasting for the furnishing fabric sector.

• Create Mood boards specific to client requirements and trends for presentation to Management and Clients.

• Represent our Company on our Suppliers’ Stands at Trade Shows in Europe and beyond, Meet with our clients to discuss and interpret their requirements and give feedback to Management.

• Assist with the inception of the design through to its final selection.

• Visit the Mills we represent in China and India to discuss current and future developments.

• Confirm Product specific requirements with the client via email and follow up on any changes/alterations to the product with both the Supplier and the Client.

• Work with Critical Path on Design Development, arrange and send samples for approval and set and work towards target dates and deadlines.

• Be aware that 60% of your work will be creative design and 40% will be admin / communication.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• A minimum of 3 years related industry design experience.
• Excellent artistic and creative skills, hand drawing and CAD skills required. Proficiency in Photoshop and AVA is preferable.
• Be organized and capable of meeting strict deadlines.
• A strong personality and confidence to help communicate, understand, maintain and strengthen relationships with our clients and suppliers.
• Communicate and work efficiently within a Team environment.
• Strong administration skills along with clear and effective communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Be able to give and receive constructive feedback
• BA, BSC or MA Graduate – specialist in weave, print, embroidery or surface pattern.
• Driven, ambitious and with a passion for textiles, trends and fashion.

START DATE AND SALARY
• Start Date – Ideally available for an immediate start but within 1 month of job offer
• Salary dependent on skills and experience
• Company Pension Scheme
• Lunch and parking provided

For a first interview please email your CV and digital portfolio to [email protected] and if you do not get a response within 48hrs send a whatsapp text to 07912 379739 to inform Diane that you have applied. I respond to all applications. If you have already been interviewed by Diane Harding please state this when applying – send an updated CV and portfolio please.

28/02/2023

*JOB POST* UPHOLSTERY FABRIC NATIONAL SALES MANAGER

Our client – a Major International Supplier of Interior Textiles already selling in the UK is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced, established, well connected and knowledgeable sales manager to help build their Upholstery Fabric sales - presenting their fabulous collections to upholstery manufacturers Nationwide. This can be a home-based role with visits to their UK Head Office as required.

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED
• Marketing Expertise and leadership ability
• Effective Communication skills including face-to-face, telephone, email, skype etc.
• Find solutions to customer requirements, solve problems and be results orientated.
• Work independently and effectively.
• Information Technology skills necessary for use of in-house database systems
• Proven track record of furnishing fabric sales - ideally within the Upholstery Furniture market ie selling interior textiles to furniture manufacturers.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsibility for sales turnovers within your market area and sales targets are met.
• Present and sell new products to existing and new customers.
• Identify prospective customers. Introduce them to the products and discuss their specific requirements and any queries they may have in relation to the products, terms, prices, delivery.
• Monitor the textile market, current and future trend forecasting.
• Plan Sales strategies, co-ordinate with Management, Marketing, Accounting, logistics and other Departments within the Company to ensure all relevant Departments are kept up to date on the progress of sales and developments.
• Other duties include checking stock availability, place orders, product placement, keeping accurate records.

PERSONAL QUALITIES
• Will be required to have an interest in the product and ensure you obtain thorough knowledge of the Company, an understanding of its products and Client’s requirements.
• A confident personality and capable of forming professional relationships.
• A significant amount of time will be spent travelling within the UK, meeting Clients within the Textile Industry to get them to purchase the Company’s products.

Interested? Please email your cv to [email protected]

22/02/2023

**Job Opportunity**

Junior Textile Designer Required – Hertfordshire

COMPANY: MAJOR SUPPLIER TO MAJOR BRANDS NATIONWIDE – such as Harlequin and Prestigious etc.
The name of the Company will be revealed on invite to 2nd interview.
A fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Textile Designer to join a very well-established and successful Textile Design Business in Hertfordshire. You will work as part of our Design Team and will be based in our Design Studio, Office and Showroom in Hertfordshire, with the opportunity to travel to our Mills in China and India, together with representing our Company at various Textile Trade Fairs in Europe and beyond. You will also have the opportunity to visit with our Clients in the UK and Ireland to discuss product developments.

Responsibilities
• Work closely with our Mills and our Clients to create, develop and finalize new textile collections with the top home furnishing brands in the UK and Ireland
• Market research and colour trend forecasting for the furnishing fabric sector
• Create Mood boards specific to client requirements and trends for presentation to Management and Clients
• Represent our Company on our Suppliers’ Stands at Trade Shows in Europe and beyond, Meet with our clients to discuss and interpret their requirements and give feedback to Management
• Assist with the inception of the design through to its final selection
• Visit the Mills we represent in China and India to discuss current and future developments
• Confirm Product specific requirements with the client via email and follow up on any changes/alterations to the product with both the Supplier and the Client
• Work with Critical Path on Design Development, arrange and send samples for approval and set and work towards target dates and deadlines
• Be aware that 60% of your work will be creative design and 40% will be admin / communication

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Excellent artistic and creative skills, hand drawing and CAD skills required. Proficiency in Photoshop and AVA is preferable
• Be organized and capable of meeting strict deadlines
• A strong personality and confidence to help communicate, understand, maintain and strengthen relationships with our clients and suppliers
• Communicate and work efficiently within a Team environment
• Strong administration skills along with clear and effective communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Be able to give and receive constructive feedback
• BA, BSC or MA Graduate – specialist in weave, print, embroidery or surface pattern
• Driven, ambitious and with a passion for textiles, trends and fashion.

START DATE AND SALARY
• Start Date – Ideally available for an immediate start but within 1 month of job offer
• Salary dependent on skills and experience
• Company Pension Scheme
• Lunch and parking provided

For a first interview please email your CV and digital portfolio to [email protected] and if you do not get a response within 48hrs send a Whats App text to 07912 379739 to inform Diane that you have applied. I respond to all applications. If you have already been interviewed by Diane Harding please state this when applying – send an updated CV and portfolio please.

26/01/2023

Looking for a New Challenge for 2023 with an exciting bespoke print house for fabrics and wallpapers? If you are a UK Territory Agent with a good customer base in retail and contract in either Scotland, the North East, the South West, the South and Kent excluding London, South Wales, East Anglia and Ireland please get in touch with [email protected] or Tel 07912 379739 to find out more....

Welcome to Arley House, From our hand painting of designs to the fabric printing, we are an independent boutique design house based Cheshire.

12/09/2022

**Job Vacancy, UXBRIDGE, LONDON**

Textile Designer & Colour Separation Artist

Salary: Up to £28k dependent on experience

Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme
Paid Overtime (by arrangement)
Contributory pension scheme

Job title: Textile Designer and Colour Separation Artist

Reporting to: Senior Textile Designer and Colour Separation Artist

Job Role • Scan originals and prepare artwork and separations according to customer’s brief – this could include developing designs from historic documents or fabric samples.
• Liaise with customers directing them on what is needed to produce artwork to approved standard or do it for them if costs agreed.
• Alter designs to fit correct repeat size.
• Advise customers on practical and cost effective print production.
• Dealing with customer enquiries; taking design briefs; preparing quotations; arranging meetings etc.
• Checking digital files for print readiness.
• Advise digital production coordinator of new customers’ colour match requirements.
• Outputting films for flat screen printing and check films for repeat.
• Ordering rotary screens from external supplier.
• Schedule screen engraving and liaise with production for priority.
• Liaise with relevant departments for other production requirements or to arrange any screen remakes and sampling.
• Be on hand for any sampling queries and support customers as needed.
• Supporting customers on site as needed.
• Completing any paperwork and administrative tasks relevant to the role.
• Ordering stocks/supplies for studio and screen making as required.
• Keep studio area clean and tidy.
• Supporting other departments as needed to ensure customer needs are met.
• Additional hours may be required according to business demands by arrangement.
• Carry out any other role as reasonably required by the company.

Job holder profile: Qualifications and experience
• Essential: relevant professional qualification, ie. BA in Design Textiles.
• Essential: knowledge and experience of computer aided design.
Essential: knowledge of screen printing
Essential: Ability and experience in colour separation.
• Essential: customer service experience.
• Preferred: experience of managing design/artwork projects and liaising with customers.
• Preferred: knowledge of AVA however training will be given if needed.

Job holder profile: Competencies
• Excellent drawing and CAD skills
• Love of interior designs and textiles.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Ability to focus on work and manage own time efficiently.
• Ability to handle multiple projects within time limited deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills both internally and externally.

Job location: Near Uxbridge Greater London

Working hours: 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday. 30 minutes for lunch. Paid Overtime by arrangement.

Annual leave: 28 days including bank holidays

Interested in this position? Please email your CV and portfolio to [email protected] and send a whatsapp message to 07912 379739 to inform Diane that you have emailed her – so she can check and respond within 24 hrs (note not all emails reach her). If you have already been interviewed by Diane please let her know.

First interviews will be carried out by video link – if successful 2nd interviews will take place with the employer either via video link or face to face shortly after your first interview.

For more information about the help Norfolk House can give you and to see other roles – please contact [email protected]

07/07/2022

**JOB VACANCY**

Textile Designer Required – Near St Albans, Hertfordshire

COMPANY: MAJOR SUPPLIER TO MAJOR BRANDS NATIONWIDE – such as Harlequin and Prestigious etc.

The name of the Company will be revealed on invite to 2nd interview.

We have a client who is looking for ideally an experienced Textile Designer – to join their Design team who work closely with their Mills in China and India. The role will involve working closely with their Mills and their clients to create, develop and finalize new collections with the top home furnishing brands in the UK and Ireland.

JOB DESCRIPTION
• You will be based at our Design Studio, Offices and Showroom near St Albans, Hertfordshire.

• Your responsibilities will include textile and product design creation, development and design related administration, market research and colour trend forecasting for the furnishing fabric sector.

• You will be joining a dynamic team who work closely with our Mills in China and India - as well as our customers nationwide.

• The role will involve working closely with our Mills and their clients to create, develop and finalize new collections with the top home furnishing brands in the UK and Ireland.

• The position will require you to travel occasionally to overseas Trade Shows in Europe and beyond, as well as the possibility of travelling to South-East Asia.

• You will be assisting our clients from the inception of the design through to its final selection.

• The role involves a variety of product design and administration liaison with Clients and Mills.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Excellent drawing skills
• Good Computer skills Photoshop and Microsoft Office and ideally AVA.
• Be organized and capable of meeting strict deadlines.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, together with a strong personality to help maintain and strengthen relationships with our clients and suppliers.
• BA, BSC or MA Graduate – specialist in weave, print, embroidery or surface pattern.
START DATE AND SALARY
• Start Date – July / August
• Salary circa £28k dependent on skills and experience.

For a first interview please email your CV and digital portfolio to [email protected] and if you do not get a response within 48hrs send a whatsapp text to 07912 379739 to inform Diane that you have applied. I respond to all applications. If you have already been interviewed by Diane Harding please state this when applying – send an updated CV and portfolio please.