What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Soft Surface Design – Premium Flooring position at Experts in Luxury?
Company Description
Experts in Luxury specializes in professional recruitment and executive search services for the luxury industry. They connect luxury brands with exceptional professionals and provide tailored solutions to meet specific needs and objectives. With a deep understanding of the luxury market and a commitment to quality, Experts in Luxury ensures excellence in every search and placement.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Head of Soft Surface Design – Premium Flooring at Experts in Luxury in the Woodbury, New York City Area, USA. The role involves overseeing design management, visual design, product design, branding, and interior design activities on a day-to-day basis.
We are looking for a Lead Senior Designer / Head of Soft Surface Design to lead our premium flooring design portfolio, shaping the creative vision and driving innovation in carpet and rug collections. This senior management role is central to our market leadership in luxury residential and commercial flooring, reporting directly to the Senior Director of Product Development.
- Design Leadership: Define and implement the creative direction for soft surface products, creating collections that resonate in the premium market.
- Product Development: Develop original designs in tufted and woven carpets, ready for production, with a strong focus on market trends and technical excellence.
- Strategic Market Insight: Utilize industry trends and competitor analysis to enhance brand positioning and expand market reach.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams and suppliers to ensure designs meet quality and delivery standards.
- Team Mentorship: Lead and develop the design team, fostering talent and ensuring cohesive project execution.
- Extensive experience in carpet and rug design within the premium flooring sector.
- Strong technical expertise in tufted and woven carpet production, with proficiency in CAD, Illustrator, Photoshop, and ideally NedGraphics or Texcelle.
- Proven project management skills, with the ability to lead teams, manage deadlines, and maintain high standards.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for supplier engagement and trend research.
Join a leading premium flooring brand where you’ll shape industry trends, lead talented teams, and contribute to an innovative, growth-focused environment.
Alternative Titles: Lead Carpet Designer, Head of Soft Surface Design, Design Manager – Carpet & Rugs