Carpet Designer, Philadelphia Commercial

Philadelphia Commercial offers Flooring Without Compromise, aiming to be the top choice as a single-source commercial flooring provider for the retail channel. We help dealers get the right design, on time, and within budget. Our portfolio includes carpet tile, broadloom, and resilient flooring suitable for education, retail, multifamily, worship centers, and medical offices. We pride ourselves on our speed of delivery, breadth and value of product, and best-in-class customer service. Our commitment ensures that customers meet timelines, budgets, and design needs, providing the right balance of design, price, and performance with unparalleled speed and satisfaction. Philadelphia Commercial is a part of Shaw Industries, a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $5 billion in annual sales and approximately 18,000 associates worldwide. 

Philadelphia Commercial is seeking a creative, collaborative, and strategically minded Carpet Designer to join our Product Design team. This role is responsible for developing innovative soft surface flooring solutions that strengthen our commercial product portfolio and support long-term brand strategy. Reporting to the Philadelphia Commercial Design Director, the designer will research market trends, identify customer needs, and translate insights into compelling flooring concepts from initial ideation through commercialization. The position works closely with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Product Development, Innovation, Manufacturing, and global vendor partners to deliver products that meet performance, aesthetic, and business objectives. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a designer to contribute in product development and commercial flooring innovation. This role will work in a hybrid way approximately four days a week in our Dalton, GA office.

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop innovative soft surface flooring concepts aligned with Philadelphia Commercial's brand strategy and multi-year product roadmap. 

• Create product visuals, color palettes, and pattern concepts from initial inspiration through manufacturing and product launch. 

• Apply market research, customer insights, and emerging design trends to develop commercially relevant flooring solutions. 

• Collaborate Manufacturing, Marketing, Innovation, Product Development, and Sales to ensure design intent is maintained throughout product development and production, resulting in the successful launch of new products. 

• Support development of marketing materials, customer presentations, product photography, and merchandising tools. 

• Present product concepts and design to internal leadership, customers, sales teams, and external partners. 

• Participate in customer tours, VOC sessions, focus groups, NeoCon, and other industry events to gather insights and validate product direction. 

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting development milestones and launch schedules. 

• Demonstrate sound judgment, adaptability, and the ability to navigate changing priorities in a fast-paced development environment. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Industrial Design, Textile Design, Product Design, or a related design discipline. 

• 2–5+ years of professional design experience. 

• Comprehensive knowledge of commercial flooring, manufacturing processes, tufting construction methods, pre-dyed yarn development, dyeing techniques, and pattern development.  

• Ability to leverage expertise to develop innovative product concepts, patterns, and color solutions that meet the needs of the commercial flooring market. 

• Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills. 

• Ability to translate design trends and customer insights into commercially successful products. 

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multiple departments and global partners. 

Hightly Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with Main Street commercial flooring markets

• Proven ability to independently lead product development from concept through manufacturing while mentoring others, influencing cross-functional teams, and driving strategic product initiatives. 

• Experience with NedGraphics Texcelle, Adobe Photoshop, or similar textile design software

Competencies: 

• Innovate

• Execute Action Plan

• Initiate Action

• Adapt and Change

• Deliver Compelling Communication

Shaw benefits include: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 

• Life insurance and disability coverage 

• Tuition reimbursement 

• Employee assistance program 

• Health savings account 

• Paid Time Off 

• Parental Leave 

• 401K and Retirement Plans 

• Product discounts for employees 

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