Sr. Designer

Job Description Summary

Soft Surface Commercial Carpet Designer, responsible for designing New Product Development through creative concept design research, exploration, and artistic studio practice. Able to ideate, prototype, and project manage a full cycle collection in collaboration with Design Studio team input, collaboration with Design Director, contributing to the story telling as lead by the VP of Design. Some custom carpet design projects as distributed, working side by side with internal sales team and external interior designer and owner operator clients

No management

3/5 years of minimal related professional experience in Soft Surface

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Senior Designer, you will report to the Design Studio manager and be part of a creative team that designs both carpet tile and broadloom running line and custom product. This position will assume ownership for specific new Product Development projects, Commercial Segment specific collections, and new research initiatives. This is both an artistic and textile-design role with a comprehensive understanding of soft surface floorcovering constructions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Major responsibility to create patterns, ideas, and color direction for the design of innovative products.
• Develop exceptional running line and custom design by using computer aided design system (CAD).
• Ability to lead meetings, make presentations, and pitch ideas to the leadership team.
• Responsible for utilizing strong original artistic skill to take designs from concept to full color palette product completion.
• Must be able to identify a problem and implement innovative solutions with little to no assistance.
• Work independently and with Product Development team in Dalton to design exceptional running line style and custom designs using computer aided design system
• Take ownership of large projects and see through to completion; to include reviewing marketing material for projects
• Develop conceptual ideas through research and artistic experimentation
• Lead and interact with customers during client visits and mill tours
• Develop project focused custom carpet solutions through a collaborative environment working with account executives and external clients
• Travel and participate in market research and feedback, customer product presentations, industry design and trade shows
• Actively participate in design critique, process feedback, and self-critique during design process
  
  

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in design/art-related field, (fine art, surface design, textile design)
• Minimum 4+ years experience as a textile designer
• Flooring industry experience preferred but not required.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong artistic and textile design skills with a high color acuity
• Passionate and high achievement orientation
• Collaborative, creative, team-oriented style
• Disciplined execution and follow through skills and work ethic
• Results-driven, determined, and flexible
• Communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills are key strengths.
• Excellent demonstrated communication skills and constructive critique skills.
• Master proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, and other Creative Suite Digital Design skills
• Proficiency in Ned Graphics- Texcelle &Tuft, nice to have familiarity of the software
  
  

Proficiency in Microsoft products, e-mail, and routine database activity.

What We Offer

• A commitment that Safety is #1
• Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!
• Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.
  
  

Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.
• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.
• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.
  
  

Who we are:

With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle® principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach.

Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT). www.tarkett-group.com

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.