Director Design and Development

Company: Mohawk Industries, Inc.
Location: Calhoun
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Are you looking for more? -- - At Mohawk Industries, we're committed to more - more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team. As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what's important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk. RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for color and design for Residential soft Product Portfolio Manages Residential Soft design team in Product Studio and dye lab Works closely with Product Management, Marketing, Development, Sales, R&D and Testing to develop an annual strategic plan that coordinates new launches with trending colors, designs, constructions and marries them to a B2B and/or consumer story Provides input, data, samples, designs, etc. to the Product Development/Management team to help develop new products for future markets Develops and tracks trending colors and patterns in the industry and within Mohawk. Provides data to the Product team Develops product content to tell the fiber and carpet story that differentiates Mohawk from the competition. Work with the different PD's to finalize a General Development Plan for carpet that will guide the department in all price points and technologies Important customer presentations including Retailers, Builders, Big Box, Buying Groups Field visits to gather customer insight Consumer surveys to gather insight -- --- - Sales Team travel and calls to gather insight on product story Responsible for product and content positioning Traveling in market, visit customers, trend shows, etc. Working on R&D projects to understand the benefits bring correct messaging Create content for marketing and social media Be a main voice with trade media Create a library showing competitive product feature and benefits (Physical samples and digital) Maintain the interdepartmental relationship Create digital content for our customer to promote Mohawk products QUALIFICATIONS:-- - Min Bachelor's degree in Design; minimum of 10y in the consumer product industry, mainly related home furnishings: Experience (or a sound understanding) in manufacturing and R&D. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills necessary to effectively exercise tact, discretion, judgment and diplomacy when interacting and/or negotiating with all levels of internal and external customers. Must have strong/proven organizational skills- high attention to detail and Self-Motivator - willing to take the initiative Must be able to work highly independently Strong analytical skills to interpret/ adapt system procedures or operating concepts to fit new situations. Strong computer skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint Ability to use design software preferably Ned Graphics Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk's vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world's largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States. Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don't Work participant.

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