Textile & Rug Designer – Maternity Cover

<p><span>We are looking for an experienced Textile & Rug Designer to join our Stockholm-based design team for a maternity cover of at least six months. </span>The preferred start date is in early December.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>As Nordic Knots continues to evolve from a rug brand into a comprehensive textile house, you will play an important role in developing our collections across rugs and textiles. Working closely with the Creative Director and our designers, you will translate creative concepts into distinctive, high-quality and production-ready designs.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>This is a hands-on role for someone with a strong design sensibility, solid technical knowledge and the confidence to take ownership of projects from initial concept through development and final production.</span></p><h5><span><strong>The role</strong></span></h5><p class="MsoNormal"><span>You will develop original designs across rugs and textiles, ensuring that each product reflects Nordic Knots’ creative direction, quality standards and modern design language. You will balance creative ambition with technical feasibility, commercial considerations and production requirements.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Your responsibilities will include:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>● Developing original rug and textile designs, patterns, colorways and material concepts.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>● Translating creative direction and collection concepts into detailed, production-ready designs.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>● Taking ownership of assigned design projects from research and concept development through sampling and final handover.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>● Preparing technical specifications, artwork, design files, color references, mood boards and presentation materials.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>● Researching developments across interiors, art, fashion, materials and culture to bring relevant perspectives into the design process.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>● Exploring yarns, fibers, constructions, colors and textures to create products that are both distinctive and feasible to produce.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>● Reviewing samples and prototypes, providing clear feedback and ensuring that the final product meets our design and quality expectations.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>● Working closely with the Production team and suppliers to explore techniques, solve technical challenges and maintain the design intent throughout the development process.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>● Collaborating with t