Design Coordinator - Mannington Mills, Inc

Mission Statement: As a Mannington Associate, I am expected to conduct myself in a manner which supports the company’s values and philosophy, while performing in the best interest of my fellow associates. I am expected to contribute to our mission statement: to be the best people to do business within the flooring industry.

Summary: Plan, oversee and execute various elements of a project, based on the direction from Design Managers. Coordinate the activities and materials needed to make design ideas a reality. Design coordinators will work on a variety of projects, including research, presentations, basic visual display making, and light graphic design work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Product Support

• Organization and maintenance of new product development samples
• Development documentation
• Mood/Concept boards to support the work of design direction
• Create palettes for sales and marketing needs
• Assist in color development
• Create standard boards & Mock-up folders
• Maintain yarn tools (books & boards) for the studio needs
• Assist in naming exercises (collections, patterns and colorlines)
• Contribute design concepts, as requested
• Request samples for prototype development as necessary
• Voice of the Customer appointments (for market feedback)
  • Assist in scheduling
  • Develop materials in presentation-worthy manner
  • Create surveys & tabulate results
  • Prepare analysis reports
• New Product presentations (for proposals and launches)
  • author and deliver presentations (digital and in-person)
• Trend research – report and present on design, pattern and color trends

Digital design support

• Manage logistics of Visualizer Tool
• Create digital pattern archive for internal use
• Develop and maintain digital yarn banks for all design teams to access
• Create and maintain Coordination Grids for all categories
• Intro to Marketing presentations
• Photography / room scene support
• Occasional graphic design-focused projects
• Contribute to development of floor layouts
• Work with other departments to facilitate the design needs for trade shows, Atlanta Design Center updates & Commercial meetings, etc.

Other studio responsibilities

• Plan and/or manage Design-hosted events on campus
• Support the growth of a positive, creative office culture
• Elevate the creative presence of Mannington Design Studio
• Prepare design studio visits appropriately for our Behind the Craft guests
• Maintain studio appearance
• Maintain the running line, competitive and publication libraries
• Develop and maintain top sales boards in Design studio
• Assist in internal communication of design-related matters
• Assist in shipping, receiving, retrievals and deliveries
• Other responsibilities, as requested

The following skills would be essential for a Design Coordinator:

1. Project Management
   • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
   • Familiarity with product development processes
   • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
2. Communication
   • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
   • Ability to create and deliver presentations
3. Technical Skills
   • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
   • Proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite)
4. Creative and Design Skills
   • Basic knowledge of design principles and trends
   • Basic photography skills for product and room scene support
   • Familiarity of, or interest in, multimedia tools (video, sound, lighting) is a plus
5. Analytical Skills
   1. Ability to create and analyze surveys and reports
   2. Strong attention to detail for producing material that will be shared
6. Interpersonal Skills
   1. Customer-focused mindset
   2. Ability to work collaboratively with different teams (e.g., Marketing, Sales, Design)
   3. Contribute to encouraging cultural growth at Mannington
7. Problem-Solving
   1. Resourcefulness in finding solutions to meet project needs
   2. Ability to address obstacles and bottlenecks directly and immediately
8. Trend Understanding
   1. Ability to evaluate trends & discern how to apply them to our work
   2. Ability to conduct research and share insights on design trends
9. Logistics and Coordination
   1. Experience in securing and delivery of materials, as required
   2. Ability to manage and maintain pertinent data

Qualifications:

• Be Creative
• Bachelor’s degree in art or design related studies.
• One to two years’ experience in art or design related field.

o Basic understanding of fundamentals of design:

§ grasp of design terminology

§ comfortable with color theory

§ problem solver

§ ability to work with (or be willing to learn) different mediums, machines and technology

§ ability to visualize

§ ability to research, analyze and present findings

• Enjoyment of both technical and manual activities
• Basic proficiency of standard programs/apps such as MS Office suite and Adobe Design Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality is imperative