Senior Carpet Designer

Tarkett is looking for a Senior Carpet Designer to join our commercial design studio in Dalton, GA. You'll create carpet that shapes workplaces, schools, healthcare, and hospitality spaces, taking ideas from first sketch to finished product.
You'll 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:
Bachelor's 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 12,000 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.
www.tarkett-group.com
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.