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About the position
The Senior Product Designer at Loloi Rugs is a key role responsible for leading advanced design projects in the textiles industry, particularly in woven, printed, and tufted categories. This position requires a highly skilled designer with a minimum of 6 years of experience, who will mentor junior designers, oversee project execution, and communicate effectively with both internal teams and external customers. The role emphasizes market research, trend analysis, and the development of new rug collections, contributing significantly to the brand's growth and innovation in the home furnishings sector.
Responsibilities
- Research trends in color and design, organizing and presenting findings to teams.
- Travel to line reviews and markets, meeting with customers as needed.
- Lead meetings, make presentations, and pitch ideas to the management team.
- Champion new creel development with an emphasis on color.
- Foster positive morale and encourage a creative working environment.
- Communicate with factories to develop new rug collections and constructions.
- Advise and mentor other members of the design team.
- Curate and set up rug collections with factories.
- Conduct competitive shopping and present market research findings.
- Assist Quality Control in the review of new products and production as needed.
- Independently execute design projects with minimal oversight.
Requirements
- Four-year degree in design/art-related field (fine art, surface design, textile design, fashion design).
- Minimum of 6 years of textile design experience.
- Photoshop experience required.
- Experience with NedGraphics, PowerPoint, Illustrator, and InDesign preferred.
- Excellent demonstrated communication skills and constructive critique skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of home furnishings industry and floor covering markets.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in digital printing, machine-made, and handmade textiles.
- Knowledge of trends in area rugs and scatter rugs, from high end to low end.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) with employer match
- A culture of meritocracy that fosters ongoing growth opportunities
- A stable, growing family-owned company that looks after its employees
