SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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

MINIMUM 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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are the representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to computer screens using keyboard functions and other hand usage.

**The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.