Lead Design Manager, Resilient

The Lead Design ManagerResilientplays a key role in shaping the future of Interfaces resilient product portfolio. This positionis responsible forleading resilient design strategy andcreating innovative designs andcolorwaysthat reflect deepexpertisein pattern design color theory and market trends.

Working within a global design team theLead Design Managercontributes to the development of new products for both global and regional marketsguides the Senior Designeron projects andprofessionaldevelopmentensuring alignment with Interface values. Theydeliver solutions that support the New Product Development (NPD) process on time and within budget.This role is a critical connector acrossresilient design category managementdesignoperationsand other adjacent functions.

This role requires a forward-thinkingleaderwho thrives in a collaborative environment brings strong conceptual and technical skills and is committed to advancing Interfaces design leadership across all product categories.The Manager will guide efforts throughconcept developmentfabricationandideationof marketing materials. During the fabrication phase traveling to Interfacevendorsmanufacturing facilitiesoverseasalong with occasional trips to other Interface manufacturing facilitieswill be.Travel to industry trade shows customer visits on-line customerpresentationsand events may also be.

Key Responsibilities:

Design Leadership

• Serve as subject matter expert related to all MRF products to both internal and

external stakeholders including sales teamnoraGlobal Product Design (GPD)and marketing department

• Train and educate other designers to improve the quality of their craft and have a

foundational knowledge of developing resilient-based products

• Partner withnorateam to ensure successful product execution by leveraging

resilient technical and industry knowledge in addition to critical trend information

and relevant color insights

• Proactively advocate alternative approaches technologies or partnerships critical

to the expansion of Interfaces resilient business and in-house design capabilities

• Stay updated on current design trends tools and technologies to ensure best

practices in product design

• Plan and execute design workshops to gather initial concept data and critical color feedback

Product Design Presentation and Data Management

• Create innovativenew designs constructions and aesthetics through use and manipulation of

thetools specific to the constructionforproducts that will be manufactured and marketedglobally.

• Create presentations including concepts colorranges digital simulations andstrategy outlines

• Collaborate with the Global Product Design Team in the development of concepts products presentations and other marketingand ormerchandising materials.

• Deliver inspirational presentations to Marketing Sales Teams and Customers upon request.

• Create production-ready technicallyaccuratefiles for Interface and its associate manufacturers globally.

• Participate in the collective keeping of a cohesive and orderly archiving system either digital orprinted for referencing patterns relevant constructions productionfilesand room scenes.

• Champion Interface core values: Design a Better Way Be Genuine and Generous Inspire Others Connect the Whole Embrace Tomorrow Today.

• Collaborate generouslyand enthusiastically with the Global Product Design team and other stakeholders in building a better product and work environment communicating effectively.

Project Management

• Serve as the centralized contact between design operations and product managerstomaintainproject alignment foster clear communication and hit key milestones

• Develop andmaintaindesign systems and best practices to ensure consistencyand design excellence across all LVT products

• Facilitatepurchasingof specified designs/external artwork

Category Leadership

• Develop and execute product strategiesandroadmaps to support rapid growth acrossthe marketplace

• Craft a product vision for current platforms products and future innovations

• Utilize industry knowledge contacts andexpertiseto drive implementation of keybusiness strategies to meet customer needs while increasing speed-to-market

• Build andmaintainstrong supplier relationships with global arthouses

Skills & Experience

• Minimum10years of professional experience in textile or surface design.

• Minimum 3 yearsofpeopleleadership.

• Proficiencywith design systems and strong understanding of resilient manufacturing processes.

• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Illustrator InDesign)Pointcarreor similar.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft OfficeSuite

• Demonstrate ability in creating production-ready designs and color ranges for rotogravure printing digital printing and embossing.

• Advanced understanding of manufacturing processes for printing embossing and otherdesign disciplines.

• Knowledge of commercial product performance needs and standards.

• Strong communicationskills with the ability to present ideas clearly to diverse audiences.

• Proven ability to work collaborativelyand independentlyin a fast-paced high-volume environment.

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Ability to build andmaintainstrategic internal relationships.

Language Requirements

• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Comfortable collaborating with colleagues and partners for whom English is a second language.

EducationRequirements

• Bachelors degree in Designorrelateddiscipline.

Work Environment

• DesignStudiosopen-office environmentand manufacturingfacilitiesin LaGrange and Atlanta GA to include some non-climate controlledfacilities

• Extended periods of sitting (up to 8 hours).

• Frequent deadlines requiring focus and time management.

• Occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.

• Regionaland global travel up to 10%.

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