DESIGNER OR SENIOR DESIGNER

Join a growing, technologically advanced, and environmentally responsible luxury carpet and rug manufacturer with over 80 years of experience! Our client is expanding their design team and is looking for a Designer for their Greater Atlanta Georgia office. As a Designer/Sr. Designer, you will report to the Design Manager and be part of a team that creates high-quality products for the hospitality sector, including the world's leading hotels, casinos, and cruise ships. With great benefits, including 3 weeks of vacation to start, 100% 401K match up to 7%, bonus, and relocation assistance for the right candidate.  This is an opportunity you don't want to miss. Apply now and be part of a dynamic and growing team!

Create high-quality custom carpet designs. Collaborate with Internal and External Customers (Interior Designers and Owner/Developers). Complete carpet design work to meet Design and Production due dates by working closely with team members, including Project Planners, Designers, Design Studio Manager, Sales Associates and Administrative Staff. 

Duties:

• Use desktop software (MS Office, Photoshop, Texcelle, Corel Painter, etc.) and hardware (computers, printers etc.) to create custom carpet design solutions. Develop design skills, techniques, and expertise on all available technology with the goal of being able to complete projects independently with minimal supervision
• Collaborate with Senior Designers and Design Studio Manager to execute assigned projects
• Interpret customers’ design requirements and ensure work is carried out to the customers’ satisfaction within designated time frames. Participate in project kick off calls with internal and external customers when required. Ensure design work is free of any copyright issues
• Upon design approval, translate conceptual images into edited design files ready for production.  Ensure design files are accurate based upon the information that has been provided and are completed within designated time frames
• Collaborate with the Planning Department to ensure projects are fully complete and control sheets are correct for design and production
• Collaborate with Sales Associates when providing documentation for customer sign offs and hand trials
• Back-up all project design work on the UCM server and accurately record all project information in CPM and e-docs
• Ensure that all project communication is copied to all project team members (Sales, Planning and Design) via email to track progress and changes
• Assist with ongoing maintenance of the carpet pom Library
• Travel (National and International) as required to meet with Clients and conduct mill visits
• Work on special design projects as requested
• Ensure the implementation of and adherence to all Company Policies and Procedures
• Ensure high levels of Customer Service are maintained
• Support other Departments as required
• Carry out any other duties as deemed necessary and reasonable by Company management

Requirements:

• 4+ years of carpet design experience
• Strong sketch and drawing skills
• Degree (preferred) or experience in carpet design
• MS Office Suite proficiency required, project management software and NedGraphics / Texcelle experience is desired

All Candidates must be able to provide work related references.