Technical Design Associate

Mohawk Industries; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries is seeking a CAD Design Associate to create proposals, layouts and takeoffs in support of national accounts and sales teams. The role requires collaboration with internal departments to develop installations that meet contractual and bid requirements.

Qualifications include a related bachelor's degree and AutoCAD expertise, with basic Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign skills and travel readiness (passport).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 0-2 years' relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Expertise with AutoCAD is required, and Callidus flooring software is preferred.
• Basic working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc. required.
• Should have a valid passport and be willing to travel 1-2 times a year internationally to Asia when required.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects individually, as well as part of a work team.
• Create and edit proposals with accuracy with quick turn times using custom software.
• Follow instructions from management, sales and/or customers, from concept to completion in a timely manner, with minimal guidance.
• Understand and follow manufacturing guidelines for product installations.
• Generate accurate takeoff quantities for flooring products and accessories.
• Develop exclusive visuals for flooring products and prepare layouts for client approval.
• Present layout design concepts via phone, web and in-person in a polished professional manner.
• Stay aware of current flooring trends and color schemes for specific customers and layouts.

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Callidus flooring software

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking for more?At Mohawk Industries, we're committed to more - more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team. As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what's important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.What we need:The CAD Design Associate, under minimal supervision is responsible for creating proposals, seaming diagrams and/or flooring layouts by working with the sales staff and internal departments to develop an overall installation plan that will be most beneficial to the customer as well as most profitable for Mohawk. This position works with all National Accounts, Strategic Account Managers, Sales Representatives, and RVP's, The POD team and Customer Service to ensure that the end-user/client is properly serviced according to contractual agreements and/or bid requirements and submitted plans.

What you'll do:

• Work on projects and assignments individually, as well as part of a work team.
• Create and edit proposals with accuracy with quick turn times using custom software.
• Responsible for following instructions from management, sales and/or customers, from concept to completion in a timely manner, with minimal guidance.
• Responsible for understanding and following manufacturing guidelines for product installations.
• Generate accurate takeoff quantities for flooring products and accessories.
• Use artistic skills and design principles to develop exclusive visuals for desired flooring products and prepare layouts for internal and external client approval.
• Ability to present layout design concepts via phone, web and in-person in a polished professional manner.
• Stay aware of current trends in flooring, while occasionally developing design and color schemes for specific customers and layouts.
• Using knowledge gained through resources, develop fundamental knowledge of functional practice, policy, and day-to-day execution requirements.
• Performs other duties as needed.

What you have:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 0-2 years' relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Expertise with AutoCAD is required, and Callidus flooring software is preferred.
• Basic working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc. required.
• Should have a valid passport and be willing to travel 1-2 times a year internationally to Asia when required.

What you're good at:

• Applies conceptual knowledge of the theories, practices, and procedures within a discipline.
• Excellent math, communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products.

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk's vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world's largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

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