layiq

/la·yiq/adjective

worthy; deserving; fitting; suitable.

A role, opportunity, or path that merits attention, time, and pursuit.

Designer, Residential Flooring Hard Surfaces at Shaw Industries Group | LAYIQ

Gather the voice of the customer through specialty retailer visits, market travel, Sales partnerships, and discussions about new launches, displays, portfolio gaps, and emerging needs.
Translate customer feedback, consumer insights, competitive activity, and design trends into product recommendations, color palettes, collection strategies, product assortments, and design direction.
Develop and deliver compelling design, trend, portfolio, and product presentations for customers, Sales teams, internal partners, and senior leaders.
Partner with Product Management, Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Category, and other brands to align product recommendations with customer needs, brand positioning, and business priorities.
Evaluate portfolio performance, competitive activity, emerging trends, and gaps within existing product lines to identify current and future commercial opportunities.
Lead and support portfolio reviews, line reviews, customer presentations, strategic planning sessions, and go-to-market discussions.
Build trusted relationships with customers and internal partners, gather meaningful feedback, and create alignment around product direction and priorities.
Develop a working knowledge of hard-surface flooring products, construction, manufacturing, and technical considerations to effectively support customers, Sales partners, and product development.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Product Design, Textile Design, Industrial Design, Marketing, Consumer Insights, or a related field.
Two to five years of professional experience in product design, interior design, trend research, portfolio strategy, merchandising, or a related discipline.
Strong understanding of color, design trends, consumer preferences, and brand positioning.
Ability to translate research, customer feedback, market observations, and consumer insights into actionable design and product recommendations.
Confidence presenting ideas and recommendations to customers, Sales teams, internal partners, senior leaders, and groups of varying sizes.
Ability and willingness to travel frequently for customer meetings, market visits, product reviews, and industry events and work in the office 4 days per week.
Highly Preferred Qualifications: Professional experience in residential interior design or the design of laminate, resilient, wood, or other hard-surface flooring products.
Experience in flooring, home furnishings, building products, interior products, or a related residential design industry.
Experience presenting design concepts, trends, product strategies, or portfolio recommendations to customers and business leaders.
Experience in a customer-facing design, account management, or sales-focused role.
Experience developing product assortments, collection strategies, color palettes, or category roadmaps.
Experience conducting competitive analysis and identifying product or portfolio gaps.
Experience translating consumer and customer insights into commercially successful product strategies.
Familiarity with product lifecycle, portfolio performance, assortment planning, or product development.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite or comparable design and presentation tools.
Competencies: Deliver Compelling Rommunication
Influence Others
Build Trusting Relationships
Drive Results
Adapt and Change
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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Work Shift
8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM
Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Designer, Residential Flooring Hard Surfaces

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