Product Development Designer - Rugs

Position: Rug Product Development Designer                                   Location: Dallas

Reports to: VP Product Dev Rugs & New Categories                          

Summary/Objective

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.

We are looking for someone to fill the position of Rug Product Development Designer. This role is primarily in-office, with some opportunity for remote, as collaboration, visibility, and hands-on partnership with our team are key to success in this position.

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Design and develop rug product specifications, including artwork renderings, weave structures, yarn requirements and scaling for both Perennials collections and custom rugs
• Communicate with our team of weavers to execute product design, approving production layouts, strike offs, and providing clear and concise feedback on development samples
• Articulate and defend design concepts to internal creative team, translating the vision into compelling final product that allows sales team to successfully finalize client decisions
• Present new seasonal collections for showroom and retail accounts, including pattern and colorway concepts utilizing physical and digital tools
• Analyze production samples for weave specification accuracy 
• Research innovative and exciting market opportunities for new rug constructions

  Qualifications:

• 5+ years textile design experience, preferably in rug business
• Knowledge of fabric & rug weave structures
• Knowledge of computer-aided design programs such as: NedGraphics, Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
• Graphic art / print experience preferred
• Punctual with the ability to self prioritize, motivate, and deliver on time tasks
• Forward-thinking approach to design
• Clear communicator with effective presentation skills both internal and external
• Manage multiple projects and product lines at the same time
• Strong attention to detail

Benefit Offerings Include: 
 

• Paid Time off 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.