Décor Technical Designer

HMTX Industries • Norwalk, CT

11d • $65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

This role is where design meets technical precision. As our Décor Technical Designer , you will be the critical link between digital artwork and our final hard surface products. You won't just follow directions; you will actively lead the process of color mastery, prototyping, and material execution. This is your chance to use your exceptional eye for color and your technical skills to bring our trend stories to life, driving excellence and directly impacting the quality and aesthetics of our entire flooring portfolio.

Requirements

• College degree in a design discipline (Textile Design, Surface Design, Graphic Design, etc.) OR equivalent expert industry experience.
• Expert ability to identify an exact color match and exceptional color sense.
• Background or strong desire to learn surface design software, including AVA color software (some experience is ideal, but training will be provided).
• Experience with wide format inkjet printing is highly valued.
• Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite or other surface design software.
• Experience in the Resilient hard surface flooring industry is a significant plus.
• An innate eye for color, texture, and pattern.
• A technical understanding of color, color measurement, color mixing, and color-specific language.
• Knowledge of color separations and repeats.
• Highly tech-savvy with excellent organizational skills.
• Requires good visual acuity, peripheral vision, and excellent color vision.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with our design team and global vendors to develop on-trend colorways for new hard surface flooring products.
• Color-match and create samples and color standards for designer selection and portfolio updates.
• Actively print and assemble product prototypes and samples.
• Utilize industrial equipment, including a heat press and cutters, to construct prototypes by assembling materials like the core, backing, and wear layer to approved standards.
• Participate in design sessions and respond positively to development critiques, adjusting samples appropriately.
• Maintain detailed references and records of all samples, requests, timelines, and product specifications.
• Complete projects accurately, consistently, and on time while adhering to strict quality standards.
• Deliver accurate and on-time samples and prototypes to internal and external partners.
• Contribute to overall trend stories and portfolio direction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level