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About Us

Lochcarron of Scotland is a leading heritage brand renowned for its premium tartans and textiles. We combine traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation to deliver exceptional products to retail and wholesale customers worldwide.

Location

Our offices are based in Selkirk in the Scottish Borders.

Hours

39 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Role Overview

We are seeking a creative, commercially minded Textile Design & Sales Executive to support the development and growth of our textile collections across fashion, interiors, heritage, and bespoke markets. This role combines textile design expertise with customer relationship management and sales development, working closely with both existing and prospective clients to deliver an exceptional service.

The successful candidate will be passionate about textiles, trends, colour, and design, while also possessing strong communication and commercial skills to identify and secure new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

Textile Design

• Create and develop textile designs, colourways, and fabric concepts for seasonal and bespoke collections.
• Produce design presentations, mood boards, technical specifications, and sampling briefs.
• Work with customers to develop exclusive fabrics, tartans, and textile products.
• Research market trends, consumer preferences, and competitor activity.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure designs are commercially viable and manufacturable.
• Support sampling and product development from concept through to production.

Sales & Business Development

• Manage relationships with existing wholesale, retail, and commercial customers.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities in domestic and international markets.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and customer presentations.
• Attend client meetings, trade shows, exhibitions, and industry events.
• Follow up design developments, sample submissions, and sales opportunities.
• Work towards annual sales and margin targets.

Customer Service & Account Management

• Act as a primary contact for customers throughout the design and sales process.
• Provide regular updates on sampling, production timelines, and deliveries.
• Build long-term partnerships through proactive communication and exceptional service.
• Resolve customer queries and support a positive customer experience.

Administration & Reporting

• Maintain accurate sales records.
• Assist with forecasting, sales reporting, and pipeline management.
• Coordinate design requests, sample development, and order processing.
• Support marketing initiatives, including new product launches and customer communications.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Textile Design, Fashion Textiles, Surface Pattern Design, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of woven textiles, fabric construction, colour, and design development.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Commercial awareness and customer-focused approach.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

• Experience working within a textile manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of tartan design, heritage textiles, or luxury fabrics.
• Previous sales or account management experience.
• Experience working with international customers and export markets.
• Knowledge of CAD textile design software.

Personal Attributes

• Creative and innovative thinker.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Confident communicator and relationship builder.
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to sales.
• Detail-orientated with strong problem-solving skills.
• Team player willing to contribute across multiple areas of the business.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• 33 days holiday per year.
• Life Assurance and Health Cash Plan
• Opportunity to work with a globally recognized heritage brand.
• Creative and collaborative work environment.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Apply in writing by submitting your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the position.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Selkirk TD7 5DX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person