Senior Carpet Designer: Innovative Flooring Concepts

Tarkett; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Tarkett in Dalton, GA is seeking a Senior Carpet Designer to take ideas from first sketch to finished product, shaping spaces in workplaces, schools, healthcare, and hospitality. You will lead design concepts and collaborate with Product Development, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Sales.

The role emphasizes strong color, pattern, and texture sense, knowledge of carpet construction and tufting, and the ability to communicate ideas and drive projects from concept through launch.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in textile, interior, product, or surface design.
• 5+ years of professional design experience, commercial carpet design experience preferred.
• A portfolio that shows a strong eye for color, pattern, and texture, and design that works commercially.
• Working knowledge of carpet construction, tufting, and pattern development.

Responsibilities

• Design and Create Innovative Flooring Solutions: Develop original carpet concepts, patterns, textures, and color palettes for both running line and custom products.
• Transform inspiration, market insights, and customer needs into commercially successful flooring solutions.
• Explore new ideas through research, experimentation, trend analysis, and creative problem-solving.
• Create compelling visual presentations, pattern concepts, and color stories from concept through launch.
• Bring a strong artistic point of view and passion for design to every project.
• Drive Product Development: Lead and contribute to product development projects from concept through manufacturing and commercialization.
• Evaluate samples, prototypes, and strike-offs while helping solve technical and aesthetic challenges.
• Apply knowledge of carpet construction, yarn development, patterning, and manufacturing processes to ensure successful execution.
• Partner closely with Product Development, Manufacturing, and external suppliers to bring designs to life.
• Manage multiple projects while balancing creativity, timelines, and business objectives.
• Collaborate with Customers and Cross-Functional Teams: Work alongside Account Executives, and customers to develop inspired product solutions.
• Present concepts and design ideas to leadership teams, customers, and industry partners.
• Participate in customer visits, mill tours, workshops, focus groups, and Voice of Customer sessions.
• Contribute actively to design critiques, brainstorming sessions, and collaborative team discussions.
• Help foster a culture of creativity, curiosity, continuous improvement, and mutual support.
• Shape Future Product Direction: Research market trends, design influences, and emerging customer needs.
• Attend industry events, trade shows, and design conferences to gather inspiration and insights.
• Support strategic product planning by identifying opportunities for innovation and growth.
• Contribute to marketing materials, product launches, product photography, merchandising tools, and customer presentations.

Skills

Color & pattern design

Strong eye for color

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in textile, interior, product, or surface design

Job description

Tarkett in Dalton, GA is seeking a Senior Carpet Designer to take ideas from first sketch to finished product, shaping spaces in workplaces, schools, healthcare, and hospitality. You will lead design concepts and collaborate with Product Development, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Sales.

The role emphasizes strong color, pattern, and texture sense, knowledge of carpet construction and tufting, and the ability to communicate ideas and drive projects from concept through launch.