What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Product Development Designer - Rugs position at Perennials & Sutherland?
Perennials and Sutherland, LLC is one of the most respected and iconic names in the exclusively to-the-trade, luxury home furnishings, textiles and accessories market. Our company has dedicated over four decades to working with the very best in the design world to create and market truly unique and exquisite products. Everything we do and the elite clientele we serve is dedicated to making life more beautiful. Environments for life, architectural, landscape and beyond are what we live and breathe each and every day. Ours is more than a life of producing and selling products. Our people share a passion for creativity, design and art that is central to our daily lives. It’s not just what we do but what we love.
The Associate Product Development Designer will be an integral part of the Rug Development Design team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Creating rug weaving specifications and designs in response to given briefs and amending designs where necessary
- Quality control: analyze rug production and samples for rug weave specification accuracy
- Prepare yarn cards and rug poms for client presentations
- Maintaining and organizing development samples, color tools, and studio working spaces
- Prepare warps and wefts, dress loom
- Weave rug samples
Qualifications:
- 3 years textile design / weaving experience
- Graphic art / print experience
- Knowledge of fabric / weave structure
- Must be detail-oriented, organized and punctual
- Strong problem-solving skills, organizational habits, and team player
- Knowledge of computer-aided design programs (such as NedGraphics / Texcelle, and Adobe Suite)
Benefit Offerings Include:
- Paid Time Off (PTO) of 15 days per year, accrued bi-weekly
- Eight Sick Days Per Year (or state-defined plans)
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, including HDHP with HSA
- 401k Retirement Plan with Bi-Weekly Company Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits of Short-term Disability, Supplemental Life/ADD, Critical Illness, Accident, Norton, Hospital Indemnity
- Employee Assistance Program
To apply: go to https://www.perennialsfabrics.com/careers/
Perennials and Sutherland participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Whether it’s the executive who offers visionary leadership, or the sales professional who won’t settle for less than perfection, a business needs great people and a collaborative environment to thrive. We maintain, develop, and inspire talented professionals and craftsmen. Our investment in people, equipment, and facilities results in a positive engaging workplace and gives our company a competitive edge in the marketplace. We believe deeply that the “right” people are our greatest asset. We offer careers for smart, creative, high energy people driven to contribute in a team environment where everyone can win. We foster potential, celebrate success, and support every colleague.
Perennials and Sutherland, LLC employees enjoy a vibrant office culture, welcoming and inclusive executive team, and fantastic work-life balance.