Carpet Designer, Philadelphia Commercial

Philadelphia Commercial

Dalton (GA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Health savings account

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401K and Retirement Plans

Product discounts for employees

Job summary

Philadelphia Commercial is seeking a creative Carpet Designer to join our Product Design team in Dalton, GA. You will research market trends, translate insights into innovative soft surface flooring concepts, and collaborate with Marketing, Product Development, Manufacturing, and global partners to deliver products that meet performance and aesthetic goals.

You will develop visuals, color palettes, and patterns from ideation to manufacture, supporting marketing materials and product launches

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related design field.
2–5+ years of professional design experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of commercial flooring, tufting, dyeing, and pattern development.
Ability to translate design trends and insights into commercial concepts.
Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate across departments and global partners.

Responsibilities

Develop innovative soft surface flooring concepts aligned with brand strategy and product roadmap.
Create product visuals, color palettes, and pattern concepts from inspiration through launch.
Apply market research and customer insights to develop commercially relevant flooring solutions.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Marketing, Innovation, and Sales to ensure design intent through development and production.
Support development of marketing materials, presentations, photography, and merchandising tools.
Present product concepts to leadership, customers, and partners.
Participate in customer tours, VOC sessions, focus groups, and industry events to validate direction.
Manage multiple projects with milestones and launch schedules.
Demonstrate adaptability in a fast-paced development environment.

Skills

Pattern development

Color theory

Textile design

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

Tools

NedGraphics Texcelle

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Carpet Designer, Philadelphia Commercial

Position Overview

Philadelphia Commercial offers Flooring Without Compromise, aiming to be the top choice as a single-source commercial flooring provider for the retail channel. We help dealers get the right design, on time, and within budget. Our portfolio includes carpet tile, broadloom, and resilient flooring suitable for education, retail, multifamily, worship centers, and medical offices. We pride ourselves on our speed of delivery, breadth and value of product, and best-in-class customer service. Our commitment ensures that customers meet timelines, budgets, and design needs, providing the right balance of design, price, and performance with unparalleled speed and satisfaction. Philadelphia Commercial is a part of Shaw Industries, a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $5 billion in annual sales and approximately 18,000 associates worldwide. Philadelphia Commercial is seeking a creative, collaborative, and strategically minded Carpet Designer to join our Product Design team. This role is responsible for developing innovative soft surface flooring solutions that strengthen our commercial product portfolio and support long-term brand strategy. Reporting to the Philadelphia Commercial Design Director, the designer will research market trends, identify customer needs, and translate insights into compelling flooring concepts from initial ideation through commercialization. The position works closely with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Product Development, Innovation, Manufacturing, and global vendor partners to deliver products that meet performance, aesthetic, and business objectives. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a designer to contribute in product development and commercial flooring innovation. This role will work in a hybrid way approximately four days a week in our Dalton, GA office.

Key Responsibilities

Develop innovative soft surface flooring concepts aligned with Philadelphia Commercial's brand strategy and multi-year product roadmap.

Create product visuals, color palettes, and pattern concepts from initial inspiration through manufacturing and product launch.

Apply market research, customer insights, and emerging design trends to develop commercially relevant flooring solutions.

Collaborate Manufacturing, Marketing, Innovation, Product Development, and Sales to ensure design intent is maintained throughout product development and production, resulting in the successful launch of new products.

Support development of marketing materials, customer presentations, product photography, and merchandising tools.

Present product concepts and design to internal leadership, customers, sales teams, and external partners.

Participate in customer tours, VOC sessions, focus groups, NeoCon, and other industry events to gather insights and validate product direction.

Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting development milestones and launch schedules.

Demonstrate sound judgment, adaptability, and the ability to navigate changing priorities in a fast-paced development environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Industrial Design, Textile Design, Product Design, or a related design discipline.

2–5+ years of professional design experience.

Comprehensive knowledge of commercial flooring, manufacturing processes, tufting construction methods, pre-dyed yarn development, dyeing techniques, and pattern development.

Ability to leverage expertise to develop innovative product concepts, patterns, and color solutions that meet the needs of the commercial flooring market.

Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.

Ability to translate design trends and customer insights into commercially successful products.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multiple departments and global partners.

Highly Preferred Requirements

Experience with Main Street commercial flooring markets

Proven ability to independently lead product development from concept through manufacturing while mentoring others, influencing cross-functional teams, and driving strategic product initiatives.