LEAD PRODUCT DESIGNER

They offer full benefits and a relocation assistance package. The Senior Product Designer will also lead the department to comprehensively research the market and present trends in color and design to the design teams and the management team. Design discernment combined with a comprehensive understanding of floorcovering constructions, cost structures, and industry knowledge equip the Senior Product Designer to make positive business decisions. Because of the company’s investment in, dedication to, and emphasis on world-class design, this company is the fashion destination of the home furnishings industry. Responsibilities Major responsibility of researching trends in color and design, organizing, and presenting to teams Travel to line reviews and markets, meet with customers as needed Ability to lead meetings, make presentations, and pitch ideas to the management team With an emphasis on color, champion new creel development Foster positive morale and encourage a creative working environment Communicate with factories to develop new rug collections and constructions Advise and mentor other members of the design team Ability to curate and set up rug collections with factories Competitive shopping, and presentation of market research Actively assist Quality Control in the review of new products and production as needed Independently execute design projects with minimal oversight Qualifications, Skills, Experience Four-year degree in design/art-related field, (fine art, surface design, textile design, fashion design) Photoshop experience required NedGraphics, PowerPoint, Illustrator and InDesign experience preferred Excellent demonstrated communication skills and constructive critique skills Minimum of 6 years of textile design experience Communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills are key strengths Comprehensive knowledge of home furnishings industry, floorcovering markets, and key accounts Comprehensive knowledge of trends in area rugs and scatter rugs, from high end to low end Experience in digital printing, machine-made, hand-made All Candidates must be able to provide work related references.