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.
- Compensation: $110,000-$125,000/year commensurate with experience. May also be eligible for annual bonus based on company results.
- 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.
- Application Deadline: We will continue to accept applications through September 15, 2026 unless further applications are needed. In which case, we will update this posting to reflect the updated deadline.
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!
Equal Opportunity
Havenly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Havenly's employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.