Vice President of Product Design, Colour and Concept – Luxury Flooring and Textiles (Based in Woodbury, New York)

Company Description

Luxury Recruit International is a premier talent advisory, executive search, and recruitment firm specialized in luxury industries. With a global presence and 18 years of experience, we excel in placing top leadership talent in fashion, luxury, and related sectors. Known for our proactive headhunting and targeted candidate placement, we prioritize building lasting relationships with clients and candidates alike.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role as the Vice President of Product Design, Colour, and Concept for Luxury Flooring and Textiles based in Woodbury, New York, in the New York City Metropolitan Area. The role involves overseeing the design, color, and concept development of luxury flooring and textiles, leading a team of creatives, and driving product innovation and excellence on a strategic level.

Location: Woodbury, New York

Work Schedule: Onsite 4 days per week (1 day remote, non-negotiable)

Compensation: Highly competitive six-figure salary

About the Company:

Luxury Recruit International, a premier executive search agency, is proud to partner with a leading American designer, marketer, and wholesaler of high-quality luxury flooring. Renowned for their exceptional designs, aesthetic excellence, and functionality, our client is entering an exciting phase of growth and innovation.

As part of their commitment to elevating their product offerings, they are seeking a Vice President of Product Design, Colour and Concept to lead their creative vision, focusing on luxury flooring while welcoming expertise in textiles. This is an exceptional opportunity to drive innovation and shape the future of a market-leading brand.

About the Role:

As the Vice President of Product Design, Colour and Concept, you will spearhead the creative and strategic direction for product design and color development across the company’s luxury flooring collections, with a focus on woven, tufted, and printed products. The role also encourages candidates with a strong background in luxury textiles to bring their expertise to the team. You will collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and high-end clients to deliver trend-setting, bespoke designs that reinforce the brand’s reputation for quality and luxury.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the strategic vision for product design and color development, ensuring alignment with the brand’s luxury identity and market trends.
• Oversee the creation of innovative and market-driven color palettes and product concepts for luxury flooring, while integrating insights from textiles where applicable.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, product developers, designers, and clients to deliver tailored, high-quality products that meet and exceed expectations.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of global design and color trends, applying insights to shape future collections.
• Manage and maintain vendor relationships, ensuring they meet quality standards, timelines, and operational requirements.
• Act as the primary liaison with mills and production partners to ensure flawless execution and delivery of designs.
• Introduce and implement advanced tools, techniques, and technologies to optimize product design and development processes.
• Mentor and lead the design and product development teams, fostering creativity, collaboration, and a culture of excellence.
• Oversee quality assurance processes, including color matching and production approvals, to maintain exceptional standards across all products.

Work Schedule:

• Hybrid: 4 days onsite in Woodbury, NY, and 1 day remote (non-negotiable).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Textile Design, Surface Design, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 8 years of leadership experience in luxury flooring, textiles, or a closely related industry.
• Expertise in product design, color theory, color trends, and advanced color matching techniques.
• Demonstrated success in driving product innovation and managing the full product lifecycle.
• Strong vendor management skills and experience working with mills and external production partners.
• Proficiency in design and color matching software (e.g., Datacolor, X-Rite, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
• Business acumen with the ability to align creative initiatives with broader strategic goals.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams, senior leadership, and external partners.

What We Offer:

• A highly competitive six-figure salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• The opportunity to lead a pivotal function within a luxury market leader known for its innovation and excellence.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment that values creativity and forward-thinking.

How to Apply:

If you are a visionary leader in product design and color development with expertise in luxury flooring and/or textiles, we want to hear from you. Please submit your updated resume and portfolio to [insert application details or email].

Seize this opportunity to shape the future of luxury design. Join us as the Vice President of Product Design, Colour and Concept – Luxury Flooring and Textiles today!

Qualifications

• Expertise in product design, color theory, and concept development
• Strong leadership skills to manage a creative team
• Experience in luxury product development within the flooring and textiles industry
• Knowledge of market trends and consumer preferences in luxury goods
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Textiles, or related field
• Experience with international luxury brands is a plus