Job Information
Shaw Industries Inc Director of Product Development in Cartersville, Georgia
Job Title
Director of Product Development
Position Overview
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
The Design Director provides vision, leadership, and segment expertise in product design to enable Shaw Contract to lead in innovative product solutions that meet our global business objectives. Working as a strategic partner with VP of Global Design, marketing, and sales, this position will be forward thinking and develop and implement the design strategy for products of the future.
This impactful role will provide leadership for the Education design studio, responsible for developing the strategy and executing all aspects of design, development, color and fabrication new product development for carpet, resilient and porcelain products.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
In partnership with Marketing and Shaw Contract VP Design, develop strategy, design concepts, and execute product plan for commercial flooring targeted at the primary market segments of Education and Government and the porcelain category.
Lead an integrated design and fabrication team in the following functional areas: product and pattern design, color line development, fabrication of new carpet and hard surface styles, administration, and issuance of all new product specifications.
Responsible for product introduction and marketing strategy at launch, including product layout, product photography and architect folder approvals.
Manage, train and mentor the designers and fabrications team in the Education studio.
Challenge and inspire design team to meet Shaw Contract brand objectives and consult in other design studios in Shaw Design to meet overall brand and business goals.
Provide design and color direction based on market requirements, research, experience, and knowledge to lead in design and performance in target markets.
Dynamically present and communicate product design vision and directions and product offerings to clients (in the marketplace and during customer mill tour experiences), sales, and management.
Lead development process to meet specific target cost needs to support margin goals for each product introduction.
Lead development process to meet required test results for product performance in market.
Lead design studio in participation with and alignment with our formal SBT process and provided system tools.
Lead a collaborative environment between product development, marketing, and manufacturing teams.
Lead relationship with central planning and sourcing to understand capacity issues and integrate solutions through the development process.
Continually seek innovative ways of improving design, quality and efficiency of manufacturing and internal processes.
Build strong relationships at all levels of the organization, and key client relationships in commercial design field, and targeted collaborative partners.
Travel in market for research, client visits, and industry design and trade events. Overnight travel is required.
Key Competencies: Create Strategic Plan, Drive Results, Drive Innovation, Build a Successful Team
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Four year college degree and/or equivalent job related experience: Interior Design related, Textile Design, or similar. In-depth knowledge of commercial products and industry in targeted market segments. Minimum of five -seven years of product development experience preferred: in carpet, resilient and porcelain flooring.
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 that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.