Havenly is looking for a Senior Textiles Designer to expand our textile collections, with a focus on hand-loomed and hand-knotted rugs. This role owns the development of new, signature styles from the ground up, translating our customers' modern aesthetic into heirloom-quality designs. You'll need to be equally comfortable in the weeds of day-to-day design execution and providing oversight for a growing design team. This role reports to the Head of Merchandising and works closely with Product Development, Merchandising, and Supply Chain.
Design & Development- Lead the design and development of Havenly Brand's textile collections, crafting original yet timeless styles that meet timelines and sales targets.
- Identify assortment opportunities based on emerging trends, customer needs, and competitive research; partner with Product, Merchandising, and Analytics to layer on data that informs merchandising strategy.
- Execute and oversee the creation of technical sketches, specifications, sample comments, and quality control documents that are clear and actionable across languages and varying literacy levels.
- Manage the process hands-on to perfect design, quality, and sustainability of the product before samples are produced.
- Partner with the Supply Chain team to ensure quality control standards are met throughout the product life cycle.
Team Leadership- Mentor a growing team and build an internal culture focused on elevated design, innovation, and sustainability.
- Manage team priorities and align timelines across internal resources and artisan partners.
- Oversee annual budgets for sampling and team travel.
Cross-Functional Partnership- Present new collections to leadership and internal teams through the lens of merchandising and mission.
- Roll up your sleeves and help fill in gaps when needed - after all, we're a startup.
At Havenly, we're building with AI as part of how we work. We're looking for people who are genuinely curious about AI-assisted tools and eager to adopt them; this is about curiosity as much as existing expertise.
We Are Looking for People Who:- Have 8-10 years of hands-on experience in textile and rug design, including 4+ years managing a design team.
- Have in-depth knowledge of manufacturing rugs made by hand in natural, sustainable materials, and a firm grasp of Havenly's customers and aesthetic across our brands.
- Can own the design process end to end - from concept to production - crafting concise collection narratives and distilling key insights for leadership.
- Approach ambiguous problems by figuring out what's broken and acting on it, not waiting to be told what's next.
- Move fast, take real ownership of outcomes, and hold themselves to a high bar.
- Collaborate well across teams, with a low-ego, no-drama approach to getting things done.
- Are able to travel internationally as needed.
Bonus points if you also have
strong sketching ability in Adobe Creative Suite or
fluency in a second language.
The Details- Employment type: Full-time, exempt
- Location: On-site in New York, NY.
- Benefits: competitive compensation, generous PTO, volunteer days off, health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability), 401(k) with company match, paid parental leave, plus Havenly-specific perks: free design services, furniture discounts, and merchandise/anniversary credits.
- Work authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We do not offer any sponsorship.
Interview Process- Introductory Interview: with Mo McGinnis, Director of People & Culture. A chat to learn about your experience, what you're looking for next, as well as a chance to ask any questions. (30 minutes)
- Manager Interview: with Lee Mayer, our CEO. A deep dive into the specifics of the role. (30 minutes)
- Experiential & Team Interview: with a variety of team members. This can include a take-home project, case interview, and/or live working session. You'll meet with teammates, cross-functional partners, direct reports, or execs. (2+ hours)
- Offer!
