Textile Designer

House of Knots

About the Role

House of Knots is a design-led rug house creating contemporary rugs at the intersection of craft, material, and modern living. Based in Surat, India, its work spans original collections, designer collaborations, and bespoke projects for residential, commercial, and hospitality spaces across India and internationally. The team is committed to the value of handmade craft while continuously exploring new methods of designing and making rugs. House of Knots is looking for a creative and detail-oriented Textile Designer with a strong understanding of colour, composition, materials, and design. The designer will work closely with our creative and production teams to develop original rug designs and translate concepts into production-ready artwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Research trends, crafts, materials, colours, and visual references.
• Develop original rug and textile concepts.
• Create moodboards, colour palettes, patterns, and design presentations.
• Translate sketches and ideas into detailed digital artwork.
• Prepare accurate production files, colour references, and specifications.
• Develop design variations based on client and internal feedback.
• Coordinate with the production team to ensure design accuracy.
• Review samples and recommend necessary corrections.
• Organise design files, references, revisions, and approvals.
• Support custom rug projects and collection development.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong understanding of colour, pattern, scale, and composition.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Ability to create production-ready technical artwork.
• Good communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines.
• Knowledge of textiles, yarns, weaving, tufting, or rug construction is preferred.
• Strong research, presentation, and visual storytelling skills.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Textile Design, Fashion, or a related discipline.
• Fresh graduates with a strong portfolio may apply.
• Relevant experience in rugs, home furnishings, textiles, or surface design will be an advantage.