Director Product Design

What we need:
The Director Design is a high-level leader that is responsible for overseeing design strategy, design development process, and a Design team that focuses on the creation of innovative color/design solutions. This role involves strategic planning, team management, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality design solutions that align with business goals and user needs.

What you'll do:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive design strategy aligned with overall business goals.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to integrate design into the broader organizational strategy.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, marketing, and other departments to ensure alignment between design efforts and overall product and business goals.
• Collaborate with management to implement best practices.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of design projects.
• Ensure projects are on schedule, within scope, and meet the highest quality standards.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and design innovations.
• Integrate relevant design trends into the organization's design approach.
• Ensure the highest quality and consistency of design deliverables.
• Implement robust design review processes and quality assurance measures.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 10+ years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of management experience.
• Technical knowledge of roto-gravure printing, digital printing, and flooring production processes preferred.
• For colorist-specific role, must be able to pass a colorblind test.

What you're good at:

• Developing proven team structure and processes that drive results.
• Solid understanding of broader organization context and goals.
• Able to delegate work effectively to team members; ensures tasks are completed without micromanaging.
• Requires the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations while preserving relationships.
• Focused on and responsible for their team's productivity and collective impact.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, delegate, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products.
• High degree of professionalism, judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures.

What else?

• This employee is responsible for direct reports.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.