About Camira
Camira is a multi‑award‑winning textile manufacturer with over 200 years of heritage. We design and produce environmentally responsible fabrics for commercial, public transport, and residential interiors, combining innovation, design, and sustainability.
Purpose of the Role
This role is about designing the next generation of transport textiles. You’ll create high‑performance, visually distinctive fabrics that balance creativity, technical performance, and sustainability. Working from concept through to launch, you’ll turn ideas and insights into commercially successful products that strengthen Camira’s market leadership.
What You’ll Do
- Design innovative transport textiles that meet customer, market, and performance requirements.
- Lead projects through the New Product Introduction (NPI) process.
- Apply strong technical knowledge of fabric construction and performance.
- Research trends, materials, and future technologies.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, marketing, customers, and external partners.
- Present ideas through mood boards, visuals, and digital presentations.
- Represent Camira at customer meetings and industry events.
- Work in line with ISO 9001, the Camira Code of Conduct, and all relevant standards.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in textile design (transport or carpet industry preferred).
- A degree in Textile / Surface / Print Design or equivalent experience.
- Strong skills in Nedgraphics, Scotweave, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office.
- A portfolio showing creativity, technical understanding, and commercial awareness.
- Confident communicator with strong time‑management skills.
- Proactive, hands‑on approach and a full driving licence.
What You’ll Get
- Company pension with employer contribution (e.g., 4% employer contribution).
- Life assurance / life insurance for financial peace of mind.
- 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more leave.
- Long service holidays to reward loyalty.
- Free on-site parking and easy commute access.
- Cycle-to-work scheme to support active travel.
Camira Values
Our success lies in our customer’s success. We focus on building long lasting relationships and delivering a brilliant customer experience to a global market; using digital technologies, providing high-quality products, support and services that add value, inspire, and exceed expectations.
Our commitment to quality, health & safety, and environmental standards ensures we consistently deliver products and services that meet both customer and regulatory requirements. We do the right thing, no matter how hard. We uphold integrity, honesty, and transparency with our customers, our people, and the planet. We respect our resources and commit to making pioneering fabrics and delivering value added services that contribute positively to a more sustainable future.
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At Camira, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of our values. We adopt a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. Our inclusive culture ensures all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. If you require any adjustments and/or additional support during the interview process, please let the talent team know.
Join Camira and be part of a company that values your unique skills and supports your professional journey. Apply now and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional fabrics.