Senior Carpet Designer

Tarkett is looking for a Senior Carpet Designer to join our commercial design studio in Dalton GA. Youll create carpet that shapes workplaces schools healthcare and hospitality spaces taking ideas from first sketch to finished product.

Youll report to the Soft-Surface Design Director and work side-by-side with Product Development Manufacturing Marketing and Sales while working with customers and industry partners to bring fresh ideas to life.

What this role will be responsible for:

Design and Create Innovative Flooring Solutions

• Develop original carpet concepts patterns textures and color palettes for both running line and custom products.
• Transform inspiration market insights and customer needs into commercially successful flooring solutions.
• Explore new ideas through research experimentation trend analysis and creative problem-solving.
• Create compelling visual presentations pattern concepts and color stories from concept through launch.
• Bring a strong artistic point of view and passion for design to every project.

Drive Product Development

• Lead and contribute to product development projects from concept through manufacturing and commercialization.
• Evaluate samples prototypes and strike-offs while helping solve technical and aesthetic challenges.
• Apply knowledge of carpet construction yarn development patterning and manufacturing processes to ensure successful execution.
• Partner closely with Product Development Manufacturing and external suppliers to bring designs to life.
• Manage multiple projects while balancing creativity timelines and business objectives.

Collaborate with Customers and Cross-Functional Teams

• Work alongside Account Executives and customers to develop inspired product solutions.
• Present concepts and design ideas to leadership teams customers and industry partners.
• Participate in customer visits mill tours workshops focus groups and Voice of Customer sessions.
• Contribute actively to design critiques brainstorming sessions and collaborative team discussions.
• Help foster a culture of creativity curiosity continuous improvement and mutual support.

Shape Future Product Direction

• Research market trends design influences and emerging customer needs.
• Attend industry events trade shows and design conferences to gather inspiration and insights.
• Support strategic product planning by identifying opportunities for innovation and growth.
• Contribute to marketing materials product launches product photography merchandising tools and customer presentations.

Experience & Education Required:

• Bachelors degree in textile interior product or surface design fine arts or a related field.
• 5 years of professional design experience commercial carpet design experience preferred.
• A portfolio that shows a strong eye for color pattern and texture and design that works commercially.
• Working knowledge of carpet construction tufting and pattern development.
• Clear communication confidence presenting your ideas and the organization to run several projects at once.

What We Offer

• A commitment that Safety is #1
• Competitive benefits including:
  • Medical dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Life and disability insurance
• Career growth stability and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.
• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.
• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of more than 140 years Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sport surface solutions generating turnover of 3.3 billion in 2025. The Group has close to 12000 employees 25 R&D centers 8 recycling centers and 33 production sites. Tarkett creates and manufactures solutions for hospitals schools housing hotels offices stores and sports fields serving customers in over 100 countries. To build The Way to Better Floors the Group is committed to circular economy and sustainability in line with its Tarkett Human Conscious Design approach.

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.

Required Experience:

Senior IC