Senior Designer/Stylist Luxury Markets

Laminating Services Inc•New York, NY

54d•Remote

About The Position

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), and 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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