In-Office Position at our Ft. Lauderdale office (not hybrid)
$25 / hour rate
Valley Forge Fabrics is the industry leader in supplying custom, decorative performance fabrics, products, and solutions to the Hospitality Industry. We partner with the world's leading hospitality brands to enable beautiful properties.
Valley Forge Fabrics is seeking a creative, organized, and detail-oriented Textile Design & Print Administrator to support our Textile Design team. This is an entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build a career in textile design and gain hands-on experience in the hospitality and commercial interiors industry.
The Textile Design Associate will work closely with our Senior Textile Designer to assist with pattern development, recolors, CAD work, sample reviews, trend research, and product development projects. This role is ideal for someone who has a strong eye for design, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to learn the technical aspects of textile development. This is a full-time, onsite position at our Forr Lauderdale office.
What You'll Do
- Assist the Senior Textile Designer with the development of woven and printed textile collections.
- Create colorways, pattern revisions, and presentation materials using Adobe Creative Suite.
- Prepare and maintain design files, artwork libraries, and project documentation.
- Assist with reviewing strike-offs, handlooms, samples, and lab dips for accuracy.
- Measure and document pattern repeats, specifications, and product details.
- Conduct design and trend research to support new collection development.
- Organize and maintain fabric samples, design archives, and showroom materials.
- Collaborate with Sourcing and Project Management teams to support product development initiatives.
- Assist with customer-specific design requests and presentation materials.
- Support data entry and product setup within internal systems.
- Participate in design reviews and product development meetings.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Textile Design, Surface Design, Fashion Textiles, Interior Design, Graphic Design, or a related field.
- 0-2 years of experience in textile design, graphic design, or a related creative field.
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
Preferred Qualifications
- Internship or coursework related to textile design.
- Experience working with patterns, repeats, and color development.
- Familiarity with textile CAD software such as NedGraphics.
- Knowledge of hospitality, commercial interiors, or home furnishings markets.
The culture at Valley Forge is all about our employees and our community. You will also be surrounded by our fabulous 80,000 square foot facility, complete with a gym, yoga studio, and slide! We are all about working hard and playing hard.
We are a fast-paced and energized group of people who share a purpose for creating a uniquely beautiful world. We invest our time and resources into each other, our local community, having fun and getting things done. So go ahead and just click that apply button, we can’t wait to meet you!
AAP/EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Valley Forge Fabrics, Inc. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability
