Career

Interested in becoming part of our team?
KINNLS is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive salary, attractive benefits, and the opportunity to advance your career as part of a dynamic team.

DESIGNER (m/f/d)

The designer supports design management in the product design and development of all KINNLS products.
The focus of this position is on textile and technical design as well as product development.

The designer accompanies all products throughout the entire Product Design & Development (PD&D) process in close collaboration with the sourcing team to ensure design accuracy and integrity at all development stages.

Design tasks

  • Development of original designs based on the creative guidelines of design management for products such as rugs, bedding, home textiles, beach and bath items

  • Strong sense of color as well as precise and effective communication of feedback for seasonal collections

  • Comprehensive development review and quality control of all textile categories

  • Passing on product-specific details and design inspirations to web, textile, and merchandising teams

  • Supporting the CDO and design management by researching artwork, developing color variants, and compiling inspirational materials for seasonal concepts

  • Flexible and quick response to changing strategies and requirements

  • Preserving KINNLS brand identity through independent designs while continuously evolving the brand aesthetic

  • High self-motivation to advance products from the initial concept to post-production

  • Maintenance and further development of the textile library as well as continuous research of new materials and innovations

Production & Development

  • Creation of precise technical specifications with Adobe Illustrator and Backbone

  • Responsibility for handing over the bills of materials (BOM) from design to the sourcing team

  • Independent management of the PD&D process – from BOM through sample development to mass production

  • Communication with factories and agents to ensure design and product integrity during production

  • Collaboration with CAD and specification designers in construction and revision for production purposes

  • Creation and maintenance of seasonal BOM documentation as well as support of all development processes

  • Adherence to and tracking of schedules, milestones, and changes

Key skills & competencies

  • Excellent listening skills and confident implementation of instructions

  • Strong organizational skills and prioritization of multiple tasks

  • Ability to build strong cross-departmental relationships

  • On-time completion of multiple projects even under time pressure

  • Initiative, perseverance, and independent working style

  • Willingness to actively seek support when facing challenges

  • High level of responsibility and reliability

  • Enjoy working in a fast-paced, creative team

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of professional experience in textile design and development

  • Solid knowledge of the home textile industry, materials, and processing techniques

  • Very good knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and Excel

  • Completed degree (BA) in textile design, product design, or equivalent

  • Experience in textile prototyping is an advantage (e.g., knitting, embroidery, appliqués, artisanal techniques)

  • On-site work in Sausalito, California required – no remote position

At KINNLS, you will feel at home

If you have a passion for style, strive for excellence, and possess strong communication skills;
if you enjoy working with people as much as with fabrics and surfaces – or with numbers and facts;
and if you want a career that brings you joy while working with creative, innovative, and inspiring people from diverse backgrounds,

then we look forward to hearing from you.

Contact

Phone: +1 (213) 723-8550
E-Mail: service@kinnls.com