[Hiring] Senior Designer/Stylist Luxury Markets @Laminating Services Inc

Role Description

The Senior Designer-Luxury Markets is an integral part of the creative and technical team driving the success of Versa Designed Surfaces. This role is responsible for developing market-specific, commercially viable wallcovering collections informed by high-end-market intelligence, trend analysis, and strong design instinct and passion.

In addition to concept design and development, the Senior Designer-Luxury Markets oversees:

• Color palette creation
• Prototype approvals
• CAD-based color development
• Aesthetic sign-off for production tools and trials
• Assembly of market test materials (displays, sample cards, trend boards)
• Approval of production color matching

The Senior Designer participates in regular design and cross-functional meetings and will be required to travel overnight. This position is eligible for remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Fine Art, Textile Design, Surface Pattern Design, or related field
• 3+ years of relevant design experience within the commercial and/or luxury wallcovering industry (or adjacent sector), supported by a demonstrated portfolio of work
• Professional knowledge of the commercial and/or high-end residential wallcovering market
• Advanced proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and color management software applications, including AVA
• Strong creative sensibility with demonstrated interest in surface pattern design and a refined understanding of color theory and color relationships
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Energy and passion for creating designs that position Versa at the forefront of the high-end luxury wallcovering market
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams
• High level of initiative with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Professional presence and willingness to travel domestically and internationally by air

Requirements

• Develop original, aesthetic and marketable wallcovering patterns/designs for manufacture and distribution in high-end commercial and residential markets
• Design repeatable patterns suitable for rotogravure, digital, and other manufacturing processes
• Create color palettes based on sales data, market feedback, and color trend analysis using CAD/Photoshop and/or AVA systems
• Maintain knowledge of high-end market variables including competitor pricing, production timelines, and launch cadences
• Ensure production prototype standards are complete, accurate and submitted in a timely manner
• Design within Versa manufacturing parameters by maintaining a working understanding of international production processes
• Provide aesthetic approval for production tool engraving and trial runs
• Approve initial production runs for select new product designs
• Participate in regular design review meetings and update project tracking within the Line Plan
• Demonstrate strong design communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Work as part of a creative team within an open studio environment
• Collaborate directly with distributor and converter design teams to ensure design, technical, and timeline objectives are achieved
• Manage multiple deadlines while maintaining professionalism, a positive attitude, and strong work ethic
• Contribute to a diverse range of studio and company initiatives
• Represent Versa Designed Surfaces at trade shows, customer presentations, and market-testing trips with professional presentation and decorum
• Partner with the Versa Designed Surfaces Marketing team and external creative teams to provide design input for select graphics, promotional materials, advertising, websites, and trade show assets

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