Sr Graphic Designer at Mohawk Industries in Calhoun, Georgia

Job Description:

Are you looking for more?


At Mohawk Industries, we're committed to more - more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.


As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what's important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.



What we need:



The Sr. Graphic Designer uses artistic skills and basic design principles to determine the best visual effect in planning and designing various printed and multimedia graphic art projects from concept origination through the printing process. Performs with limited latitude for independent action within the framework of the job's primary duties and responsibilities.



What you'll do:

• Report directly to the Creative Design Manager for Hard Surfaces.
• Collaborate with art/creative directors, video managers, copywriters, and product marketing teams to brainstorm and develop original design concepts for print, digital, and social media campaigns.
• Design a wide range of creative assets, including logos, brochures, presentations, social media graphics, trade media ads, digital media ads, and more.
• Ensure brand consistency across all design elements, adhering to brand style guides for Mohawk, Karastan and Pergo.
• Creates and manages design projects from initial concept to final execution, meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior designers, fostering a collaborative and creative team environment.
• Stay ahead of the latest design trends and software advancements.
• Reviews proofs to ensure that all specifications are met, and the best visual effect is achieved, making modifications as necessary to enhance the appearance of the project and/or to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness in terms of the project's overall goals.
• Works in a team environment to contribute ideas for concept development and to refine aspects of all jobs within the department.
• Researches and monitors design trends to sharpen skills, keep with current technology and software, and determine ways to enhance the Company's image and designs from those of the competitor.
• Offering work guidance to junior team members in areas such as providing constructive feedback, answering technical and aesthetic questions, and delegating some tasks on larger projects; may include indirect reporting relationships while working on major projects.

What you have:

• Four-year college degree in a related field is required, preferably in Art, Design. Plus, a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible job specific work experience.
• Intermediate to advanced level proficiency in the following areas: Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office Suite, Web design (XD or Figma), 3D design is a plus, experience in Adobe Workfront is a plus.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating experience and understanding of graphic illustration and art design principles and concepts.

What you're good at:

• Ability to work independently, set priorities, and handle multiple tasks with concentration, speed, and accuracy to meet multiple deadlines and shifting requirements to produce a large volume of high-quality material with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to receive and integrate constructive feedback gracefully, demonstrating openness to growth and improvement.
• Creative integrity, including a willingness to defend a good idea even when others express alternate perspectives.
• Balanced approach between taking reasonable creative risks and following direction when needed.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills necessary to effectively interact with team members, management, and other internal and external customers and to build positive interpersonal relationships with various business partners in a cross-functional environment (specifically sales and marketing).
• Consistent, proven ability to manage and implement projects and to contribute to concept development.
• Ability to approach unfamiliar situations and conceptualize a range of creative and imaginative solutions with ease, using creativity skills to document and sell them to clients.
• Willing to work from the office at least three days a week on fixed days.

What else?

• Leads department projects providing work guidance to junior team members in areas such as checking work, answering questions, and providing performance information to management. May include indirect reporting relationships while working on major projects.
• We're located in a pretty great spot - check out this video to see what we mean

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk's vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world's largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.


Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don't Work participant. Apply Now