Designer
Designer
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Product Development Designer Commercial Carpet (Mid-Level)
Location: Dalton GA (this is primarily an in-office position)
Department: Product Design & Development
Reports to: Design Director
Job Type: Full-Time
Why Join Us
Were not just designing carpets were shaping environments. Join a collaborative and innovative team where your creativity drives the development of industry-leading commercial floor coverings. We value bold ideas beautiful design and people who are passionate about making spaces better through pattern color and construction.
Your Role
As a Product Development Designer youll be a key creative force in our design studio contributing to the development of both running line and custom commercial carpetincluding tile and broadloom. Youll work on projects from concept through final production and marketing blending artistic vision with textile expertise. Youll collaborate closely with internal teams clients and account executives helping us bring meaningful beautifully crafted products to market.
What Youll Do
- Develop compelling carpet tile and broadloom designs for commercial markets
- Conceptualize and build color palettes patterns and textures using hand and digital techniques
- Create original artwork and custom design solutions for client-specific and running line products
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring designs from concept to final product
- Evaluate samples identify design or technical challenges and help guide improvements
- Own and lead design projects through all stages including client interaction presentation and marketing review
- Participate in client meetings and mill tours presenting samples for voice of customer feedback
- Conduct market and trend research to inform design development
- Travel to client presentations trade shows and industry events as needed
- Engage in regular team critiques and provide and receive thoughtful constructive feedback
What You Bring
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Textile Design Surface Design Fine Arts or related field
- 310 years of experience in tufted carpet design preferably in the commercial flooring industry
- Proven ability to create original textile designs using both hand and digital methods
- Proficiency in NedGraphics (Texcelle Tuft) and Microsoft PowerPoint
- Strong color acuity and pattern sensibility
- Portfolio demonstrating artistic skill textile fluency and commercial design relevance
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with custom design development for clients
- Excellent presentation communication and collaboration skills
- Passionate resourceful and self-directed with a high attention to detail
- Ability to take feedback constructively and refine ideas accordingly
- Willingness to travel for client meetings and industry events
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package (health vision dental 401k etc.)
- Creative and collaborative studio environment
- Opportunities to grow within a dynamic design team
- Access to cutting-edge design tools and professional development support
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 12000 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 FR000ticker: TKTT).
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
