Product Development - Product Design Stylist

Stanton Carpet is the leading designer and supplier of decorative high quality self-branded carpet, custom fabricated rugs and hard surfaces.  Stanton sells its products across the mid to high end residential as well as decorative commercial marketplaces.  Stanton is rated #1 Favorite Area Rug Manufacturer for Style, Quality & Service and Top 5 Favorite Carpet Manufacturer among our customers in Floor Focus magazine.   We are currently seeking an experienced and creative Product Design Stylist to join our dynamic design team in Woodbury NY. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for color, a deep understanding of color theory, and a passion for creating luxurious high-end textile products. The role requires meticulous attention to detail and the ability to translate color trends and inspiration into sophisticated color palettes that meet our brand’s high standards.   Responsibilities Include: Develop and create innovative color palettes for carpet & rugs in woven, tufted, and printed categories, ensuring alignment with the brand’s aesthetic and market trends. Collaborate with designers, product developers, and high-end clients to develop products based on their specific needs and preferences. Utilize advanced color matching techniques to achieve precise color standards across various textile materials. Research and analyze high-end design & color trends to present to the design team and clients. Conduct quality control and assurance testing throughout the production process to maintain the highest standards of accuracy and consistency. Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise during initial development & production. Maintain detailed product development records. Provide expert advice and recommendations on color choices and combinations. Develop a deep understanding of the premium residential replacement market in soft flooring. Manage vendor relationships to enhance their capabilities in order to meet quality and product expectations, adherence to process and meet delivery timelines. Effectively communicate with the mills on a daily basis from beginning to end of the development process. Ensure that approvals are issued within the necessary timeframes to achieve delivery deadlines. Qualifications Include: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Textiles Design, Apparel Design, Surface Design or related field. Minimum 5 years of experience as a Textile Colorist/Stylist in the luxury textile industry. Strong understanding of color theory, color trends, and color matching techniques. A passion for luxury textiles & home furnishings and a keen sense of high-end fashion and interior design trends. Experience with production approvals. Proficiency in color matching and formulation software (e.g., Datacolor, X-Rite). Highly organized. Exceptional attention to detail and a meticulous approach to color accuracy. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Understanding of visual and instrumental color evaluation procedures with accurate and consistent technique. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite – Word, PowerPoint, Excel Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop   All interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and portfolio.   Background   Founded in 1980, Stanton Carpet is a leading designer, marketer and wholesaler of high-quality, self-branded decorative carpets, custom area rugs and luxury vinyl plank.  The company is comprised of five brands, spanning the entire spectrum of the premium flooring market, with an offering of hundreds of styles as well as thousands of SKUs.  Stanton products are primarily distributed through the retail showroom channel, partnering with dealers geographically dispersed across the United States and Canada.  Stanton is recognized for providing unparalleled award-winning product, quality and service, which are a result of its highly driven team.  Stanton is headquartered in Woodbury, NY, maintains its own customer service and distribution center in Calhoun, GA, and a hard surface distribution center located in Pensacola, FL.