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

About Us

US Home Brands develops bedding and bath products for retail and licensed brand programs. We’re looking

for an experienced freelance designer who can take a product from concept to production-ready CADs and specs.

What You’ll Do

• Create print, pattern and colorway CADs for sheet sets, duvets, comforters, quilts, decorative pillows, bath towels, beach towels and kitchen towels, working closely with management to execute the vision of each brand
• Translate inspirational sample prints and patterns into CAD format
• Explore and apply textile techniques such as weaving, embroidery, quilting, tufting, appliqué, printing, jacquard and other decorative constructions
• Translate creative concepts into production-ready artwork, specifications and design direction for factories and vendors
• Build complete tech packs: construction details, measurements, fiber content, finishes and labeling specs
• Adapt brand artwork and style guides for licensed programs, keeping each piece on-brand and ready for licensor approval
• Keep files, versions and spec sheets organized for production and QC

Technical Expertise Required

• Construction: strong working knowledge of fabric construction, including the ability to mix yarns and combine fabric media (e.g., woven with knit, terry with velour, embroidered or appliquéd panels on printed grounds)
• Bedding: thread count and yarn counts, percale vs. sateen weaves, cotton, microfiber (GSM), blends; sheet set sizing, pocket depth, elastic, hems, shrinkage allowances
• Bath: terry construction, GSM, pile height, ring-spun vs. zero-twist, dobby and jacquard borders, velour and yarn-dyed constructions; familiar with designing combinations of piles and yarns
• Printing and dyeing: reactive vs. pigment printing, rotary and digital, screen and repeat setup, color separations
• Color: working to Pantone TCX standards, judging color under standard light sources

Software

• Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (required)
• Excel or Google Sheets for spec sheets and tech packs (required)
• NedGraphics, Kaledo or similar textile CAD (a plus)

Qualifications

• 3+ years designing bedding and/or bath products for retail or wholesale
• Strong portfolio demonstrating home textile product design, CAD, color, material, construction and trend application
• Experience with licensed brands or major US retailers is a strong plus
• A responsive, organized working style with strong attention to detail

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• To Apply:

Send your portfolio, which must include at least one bedding tech pack and one towel tech pack, along with your rate and availability.

Work Location: Remote