Design Associate

Summary

Mohawk Industries is a global flooring manufacturer serving residential and commercial spaces. The CAD Design Associate creates proposals, seaming diagrams, flooring layouts, takeoff quantities, and design concepts while coordinating with sales and internal teams to support customer installations and account requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects and assignments individually, as well as part of a work team
• Create and edit proposals with accuracy with quick turn times using custom software
• Responsible for following instructions from management, sales and/or customers, from concept to completion in a timely manner, with minimal guidance
• Responsible for understanding and following manufacturing guidelines for product installations
• Generate accurate takeoff quantities for flooring products and accessories
• Use artistic skills and design principles to develop exclusive visuals for desired flooring products and prepare layouts for internal and external client approval
• Ability to present layout design concepts via phone, web and in-person in a polished professional manner
• Stay aware of current trends in flooring, while occasionally developing design and color schemes for specific customers and layouts
• Using knowledge gained through resources, develop fundamental knowledge of functional practice, policy, and day-to-day execution requirements
• Performs other duties as needed

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience
• 0-2 years' relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience
• Expertise with AutoCAD is required
• Basic working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc. required
• Should have a valid passport and be willing to travel 1-2 times a year internationally to Asia when required
• Applies conceptual knowledge of the theories, practices, and procedures within a discipline
• Excellent math, communication, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products
• Callidus flooring software is preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience
• 0-2 years' relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience
• Expertise with AutoCAD is required
• Basic working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc. required
• Should have a valid passport and be willing to travel 1-2 times a year internationally to Asia when required
• Applies conceptual knowledge of the theories, practices, and procedures within a discipline
• Excellent math, communication, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products

Nice to Haves

• Callidus flooring software is preferred