Laminating Services Inc

Role Description The Senior Designer-Luxury Markets is an integral part of the creative and technical team driving the success of Versa Designed Surfaces. This role is responsible for developing market-specific, commercially viable wallcovering collections informed by high-end-market intelligence, trend analysis, and strong design instinct and passion. In addition to concept design and development, the Senior Designer-Luxury Markets oversees: - Color palette creation - Prototype approvals - CAD-based color development - Aesthetic sign-off for production tools and trials - Assembly of market test materials (displays, sample cards, trend boards) - Approval of production color matching The Senior Designer participates in regular design and cross-functional meetings and will be required to travel overnight. This position is eligible for remote work. Qualifications - Bachelor Degree in Fine Art, Textile Design, Surface Pattern Design, or related field - 3+ years of relevant design experience within the commercial and/or luxury wallcovering industry (or adjacent sector), supported by a demonstrated portfolio of work - Professional knowledge of the commercial and/or high-end residential wallcovering market - Advanced proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and color management software applications, including AVA - Strong creative sensibility with demonstrated interest in surface pattern design and a refined understanding of color theory and color relationships - Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills - Energy and passion for creating designs that position Versa at the forefront of the high-end luxury wallcovering market - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams - High level of initiative with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines - Professional presence and willingness to travel domestically and internationally by air Requirements - Develop original, aesthetic and marketable wallcovering patterns/designs for manufacture and distribution in high-end commercial and residential markets - Design repeatable patterns suitable for rotogravure, digital, and other manufacturing processes - Create color palettes based on sales data, market feedback, and color trend analysis using CAD/Photoshop and/or AVA systems - Maintain knowledge of high-end market variables including competitor pricing, production timelines, and launch cadences - Ensure production prototype standards are complete, accurate and submitted in a timely manner - Design within Versa manufacturing parameters by maintaining a working understanding of international production processes - Provide aesthetic approval for production tool engraving and trial runs - Approve initial production runs for select new product designs - Participate in regular design review meetings and update project tracking within the Line Plan - Demonstrate strong design communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally - Work as part of a creative team within an open studio environment - Collaborate directly with distributor and converter design teams to ensure design, technical, and timeline objectives are achieved - Manage multiple deadlines while maintaining professionalism, a positive attitude, and strong work ethic - Contribute to a diverse range of studio and company initiatives - Represent Versa Designed Surfaces at trade shows, customer presentations, and market-testing trips with professional presentation and decorum - Partner with the Versa Designed Surfaces Marketing team and external creative teams to provide design input for select graphics, promotional materials, advertising, websites, and trade show assets Company Description