The Patcraft Design Manager for Soft Surface will provide training and guidance to Patcraft carpet designers; fostering design excellence, creative exploration and collaboration among the team to ensure a superior level of product execution and customer engagement. The Design Manager leads a team of designers and establishes project schedules that support the product plan, business goals and brand initiatives. This position reports to the Director of Product Development.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage design-driven collections that fulfill our business goals and brand initiatives.
- Create and implement a training plan for direct reports (designers) that encompasses the entire design process from conceptual development through product launch.
- Partner with the Director of Product Development and Category Manager to oversee the product plan's execution in alignment with business goals.
- Partner with Marketing and the Category Manager in all aspects of product development through to product launch.
- Identify and understand training and other growth opportunities for direct reports.
- Establish best practices and continual process improvements for design development.
- Develop and implement onboarding and training plans for new designers.
- Work with designers to cultivate relationships with sales, marketing, manufacturing and vendor partners.
- Guide designers through the execution of collections that meet market demands, product gaps and business goals.
- Foster a collaborative environment within the Patcraft team and externally with industry partners.
- Collaborate with Director of Product Development to formulate the product plan and outline key initiatives and business goals.
- Implement a project management process that ensures that deadlines are met, and all projects are fully executed.
- Implement time management techniques that will enable designers to work more efficiently while consistently elevating the quality of design.
- Lead design team in maximizing design software capabilities that will lead to increased productivity, accuracy and efficiency.
- Identify additional opportunities for process improvement that will contribute to a faster time to market.
Competencies:
- Create Strategic Plan
- Drive Results
- Coach & Develop Others
- Demonstrate Inclusive Leadership
- Drive Innovation
- Demonstrate Strategic Influence
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree & a minimum of 5 years carpet design experience
- 2+ years of project leadership experience
- Ability to lead a design team and effectively communicate design objectives and expected outcomes.
- Willing to travel up to 25% both domestically and internationally
- Organized, detail-oriented and has strong time management skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Commercial design experience preferred.
- Proficiency in M365 programs, Adobe Creative Suite and/or Nedgraphics Texcelle and Tuft.
Work Shift
8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM
Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.