For a client based in Mumbai, India – one of the Top Furnishing Fabric Mills in the World supplying all the major brands in the UK – who is offering 3 UK designers the opportunity of a 9 Months to 1 year contract to work  in the Design Studio at his mill from end Jan 2012 – this can be extended as many designers do – if you like the work and they like you. You will be creating new designs and colourways and will be given UK clients to look after ie working to briefs given by customers such as Harlequin and Prestigious and you will be communicating directly with the design teams of these major UK companies.

Over the last 7 years Diane Harding has sent many graduates to India – so you can talk to them about their experiences before you decide to take the job.  Many of them have returned to the UK and with this experience on their CV have found excellent design jobs within the industry for example for Romo & Harlequin.

All that is required is that you have a degree in Surface Pattern, Weave, Embroidery or Print design with excellent drawing skills.

First interviews will take place with myself during December and early January.

The shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the client on Tuesday 17 January in Milton Keynes and the final 3 designers will travel out to India to join the other UK designers who have been working with the mill for several months – asap after that  (end Jan / beg Feb 2012)  at a time that is convenient for all parties.  Continue reading →