Job Description

About the Company

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, The Airtex Group is a leader in the design, development, and manufacturing execution of innovative home textile products for the most recognized, premium and influencer brands within the specialty retail, D2C and B2B channels. The home décor specialty segment and influencer D2C channels are some of the most exciting and fastest growing channels within retail.

About the Role

The Product Designer leads the front-end design of home textiles with a strong emphasis on technical execution. They own the process from patterning and sampling through production readiness, ensuring manufacturability, quality, and customer alignment. This role works cross-functionally with Product Development, Sales, and the domestic factory to deliver innovative products that meet customer requirements, cost and margin goals.

Topline Responsibilities :

• Own Technical Patterning and Production Readiness
• Ensure Sampling Accuracy and Execution
• Design Concepts to Drive Customer Solutions
• Leverage Market Trends and Visual Storytelling

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Textile/Apparel Design or 4-year degree in related field.
• Experience in textile product manufacturing including knowledge of production machinery, cutting, and sewing.

Required Skills :

• Proficiency in: Optitex or similar patterning software.
• Expert in Adobe create suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Patternmaking and draping experience
• Experience in BOM building, routings, and writing product technical specifications.
• Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills.
• Strong mathematical concept skills.
• Solution oriented and the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Our relationship with our team members is a partnership and we put people first. We are a values-based company and offer the following:

• Casual and Flexible Work Environment
• Growth Oriented – Opportunity Driven
• Inclusive and Ever-Evolving Culture
• Competitive Compensation and Benefit Package
• Medical Plan Options (including Family Coverage)
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Life, Short + Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Anniversary and Recognition Program

Pay range and compensation package :

Competitive Compensation and Benefit Package

Equal Opportunity Statement :

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.

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