Interface is a global flooring solutions company and sustainability leader, offering an integrated portfolio of carpet tile and resilient flooring products that includes Interface® carpet tile and LVT, nora® rubber flooring, and FLOR® premium area rugs for commercial and residential spaces. Made with purpose and without compromise, Interface flooring brings more sophisticated design, more performance, more innovation, and more climate progress to interior spaces. A decades-long pioneer in sustainability, Interface remains “all in” on becoming a restorative business. Today, the company is focusing on carbon reductions, not offsets, as it works toward achieving its verified science-based targets by 2030 and its goal to become a carbon negative enterprise by 2040.
Interface, Inc. is a global flooring company specializing in carbon neutral carpet tile and resilient flooring, including luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and nora® rubber flooring. We help our customers create high-performance interior spaces that support well-being, productivity, and creativity, as well as the sustainability of the planet. Our mission, Climate Take Back™, invites you to join us as we commit to operating in a way that is restorative to the planet and creates a climate fit for life.
Are you passionate about design and hungry for a platform to express your point of view as both a creator and innovator? Are you ready to embrace tomorrow today? Interface is looking for a Studio Designer to join our team in Atlanta, GA. If you are a multitasker and attentive to detail, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are willing to design a better way & inspire others, this role might be for you!
The Studio Designer is a vital member of the Interface Design Studio. This role will rely on your creativity, proactiveness, and self-guided problem-solving skills to help propel design at Interface to the next level. The ideal candidate will report to a Lead Designer and be a natural communicator, customer-oriented, and open-minded, with a positive attitude and a strong desire for personal growth. As a global leader in the commercial interior space, we seek a designer who is ready to push boundaries, put their ideas on the line, and make a positive impact within our company and the industry as a whole.
Educational requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design, or related field preferred
In lieu of degree, equivalent work experience is acceptable
Experience:
Minimum 1-2 years of design experience
Experience in flooring or related industry (furniture, lighting, textiles, etc.) a plus
Skills:
Ability to translate abstract ideas into functional design solutions
An eye-catching portfolio that demonstrates a deep understanding of diverse aesthetics, sophisticated taste level, innovative design, and attention to detail
Knowledge and passion for current trends, interior design styles, and adjacent industries particularly related to high end corporate spaces
Customer service minded and ability to translate customer needs into functional design solutions
Understanding of the commercial A&D design process
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written
Strong project management skills: organizational, analytical, and problem-solving
Able to cope and multitask in a high pressure, high demand, fast-paced environment
Experience interpreting architectural plans, finish schedules, and design schematics
Experience with a wide variety of digital design tools and software: Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Salesforce, Hive; additional design software (Callidus, Revit, etc.) are a plus
Essentials Duties:
Interpret customer requests into design-forward floor plans and room scene installations
Provide material estimation for design concepts as needed
Work closely with the Interface Design Studio Manager, Lead Studio Designer, and project management team on assigned projects
Build positive relationships with customers, sales, and across other Interface departments, providing exceptional customer service both in-person and virtually
Diligently monitor workflow in Salesforce to ensure deadlines are met
Maintain best practices for file management that meet system-wide format, including consistent application of file naming conventions and file/folder organization
Comply with safety rules and environmental regulations
Physical demands:
Use of standard office equipment and computer
Frequent work under tight deadlines
Occasional travel to LaGrange, GA
Work Environment:
#LI-Hybrid
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