About Us
KAS Australia is a leading homeware and lifestyle brand celebrated for bold prints, vibrant colours, and high-quality design. With a heritage rooted in creativity and a contemporary eye for innovation, our collections span bedding, cushions, throws, and home décor that turn everyday living into an inspiring experience.
We are now seeking aTextile Designer to join our creative studio and play a key role in shaping our seasonal collections. This is an exciting opportunity for a designer who thrives on pattern creation, surface design, and trend forecasting, with a passion for transforming interiors through textiles.
Key Responsibilities
- Design original textile prints and surface patterns for seasonal ranges including cushions, bedding, throws, and other home décor.
- Collaborate closely with the Creative Director to develop cohesive, on-brand collections that reflect current trends and the KAS aesthetic.
- Translate mood boards and trend insights into commercially viable designs across multiple product categories.
- Prepare repeat patterns, colour separations, and production-ready artwork files for both digital and screen printing.
- Work collaboratively with product development and sampling teams to ensure design intent is executed through to final production.
- Liaise with offshore suppliers and printers to manage sampling and strike-off approvals.
- Assist with fabric and trim sourcing in alignment with sustainability and quality standards.
- Maintain an organised digital design archive and product development tracker for ongoing collections.
- Stay up to date with interior and fashion trends, colour forecasting, and material innovations.
Skills & Experience
- Tertiary qualification in Textile Design, Surface Design, or a related field.
- 3+ years’ experience in textile or surface design within homewares, fashion, or interiors.
- Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills, especially Illustrator, Photoshop & In design. Knowledge of Procreate or other illustration tools is a plus.
- Strong understanding of textile construction, print techniques, and colour matching.
- Excellent hand-drawing or painting skills, as well as proficiency in digital illustration.
- Strong eye for colour, pattern, and scale, with the ability to balance commercial and creative needs.
- Experience managing multiple deadlines and design projects simultaneously.
- Previous experience in homewares is highly desirable but not essential.
What We Offer
- A creative and collaborative studio environment in a family-founded, design-led company.
- The opportunity to influence beautiful, seasonal collections seen in homes across Australia and internationally.
- Career growth and development within a dynamic team.
