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Job Vacancies at The Rug House, Newry

HOME TEXTILES DESIGNER:

Due to continuing growth we require a textile designer to help design our own homeware collections with focus being primarily on rugs but also on other homewares such as cushions, blankets, bedding and curtains.

Originality combined with a retail understanding is crucial to our business and we are looking for an inspired designer who can create original textile designs with a strong brand style.

The Role:
– Working in conjunction with the directors and purchasing department, you will be responsible for the entire creative design of our own rug collections and other homewares
– Responsible for building directional, trend led ranges, identifying new designs, colours, materials and finishes seasonally
– Assist in the research of new product opportunities by monitoring customer and market activities
– Assist in trend prediction or upcoming seasons
– Attending trade shows where appropriate in order to source and appoint appropriate suppliers
– Assist with initial stage quality checks when products are delivered
– Work with colleagues to analyse feedback from partners & customers, monitor sales and identify the best-selling pieces, to ensure all products exceed customer expectations and maximise sales and profit potential
– Understand manufacturing techniques and materials in textile production (specifically rugs)

Person Specification
– Textile design qualification is essential
– Experience designing for retail is desirable
– An eye for detail with an excellent understanding of colour, design and material appropriate for retail
– Strong portfolio or proven experience of producing creative, commercially viable designs within a retail environment
– Awareness of customers’ needs making decisions with them in mind
– Ability to think on a creative and strategic level ensuring product designs are suitable for mass retail
– Ability to carry out and analyse customer, market and competitor research
– Broad understanding of UK & International Home retail market activities
– Ability to influence at all levels within the business with strong inter-personal skills
– Ability to work independently and take ownership of processes
– Software skills required : AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator

Salary and terms are very competitive. Apply by forwarding CV and cover letter to paul@therughouse.co.uk
Closing Date: Tuesday 20th January

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PURCHASING MANAGER

The Role:
– Devise clear purchasing policies and supplier specifications
– Source, negotiate and manage international suppliers, dealing with their representatives and visiting trade fairs where appropriate
– Negotiate prices and contracts with suppliers and assist with supplier contract documents
– Establish and maintain excellent relationships with suppliers
– Measure supplier performance and drive continuous improvement
– Manage long lead times and very seasonal products through advanced forecasting and ordering
– Assure a robust production plan is in place to ensure products are delivered on time and on spec
– Co-ordinate the quality checks of incoming products and liaise with suppliers if problems arise
– Work with colleagues to analyse feedback from partners & customers, monitor sales and identify the best-selling pieces, to ensure all products exceed customer expectations and maximise sales and profit potential
– Assist with researching and identifying new products including rugs and other homewares
– Have an input on the designs, colourings and materials of products ordered
– Ensure smooth running of the purchasing function within the business

Person Specification
– Strong sourcing and purchasing background is essential
– Excellent organisational skills with strong ability to manage personal workload
– Excellent computer skills including accurate data entry, word processing and excel work sheets
– Maintain quality in fast paced pressurised environment
– Excellent attention to detail, spot issues and quickly finding solutions
– Common sense approach to all tasks
– Be driven for results – proactive and energetic, with unerring focus on delivering long term performance goals and continual improvement
– Experience in the purchasing of homeware goods is desirable
– Purchasing qualifications are desirable

Salary and terms are very competitive. Apply by forwarding CV and cover letter to paul@therughouse.co.uk
Closing Date: Tuesday 20th January

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