Careers at Stark Carpet Corp

Graphic Design & Production Lead Department: Marketing / Brand / Creative Reports to: Chief Marketing Officer Hybrid 3X week: New York Office Position Overview The Graphic Design & Production Lead is responsible for elevating and protecting the brand through exceptional design execution and disciplined production management. This role bridges creative vision and operational excellence, overseeing both internal design resources and external creative partners to ensure all visual assets are delivered with consistency, precision, and premium quality. This role requires someone equally comfortable leading in-house designers day-to-day and directing external agencies, freelancers, and production vendors, acting as a unifying force across all creative output. Key Responsibilities Creative Leadership & Team Management Lead, mentor, and review work from internal graphic designers, ensuring alignment with brand standards and creative direction Direct and manage external creative partners, including freelancers, agencies, photographers, and production vendors Clearly communicate creative expectations, provide actionable feedback, and ensure consistency across all contributors Serve as a hands-on design leader when needed, balancing execution with oversight Brand Stewardship & Design Excellence Ensure all creative output reflects a cohesive, elevated brand across print, digital, and physical touchpoints Translate brand strategy and creative direction into scalable systems and high-quality executions Maintain a strong eye for detail, craftsmanship, and luxury-level finish Design & Production Management Oversee end-to-end production of marketing and brand assets (brochures, catalogs, signage, presentations, advertising, etc.) Manage timelines, scopes, and budgets across multiple internal and external workstreams Act as the primary point of contact for printers, fabricators, and production partners Review proofs, samples, and final outputs to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency Process & Workflow Optimization Establish clear workflows for internal teams and external collaborators Create production guidelines, file standards, and review processes that support efficiency and quality Balance creative ambition with realistic timelines and cost considerations Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Marketing, Sales, Product, and Operations to support campaigns, launches, and initiatives Translate business needs into clear creative briefs for both internal and external teams Support leadership with executive-level presentations and materials Qualifications Required 5 – 7+ years of professional graphic design experience 2 – 3+ years managing or leading both internal creative staff and external partners Strong expertise in graphic design, brand systems, and print production Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and well versed in Ai tools such as: Chat GPT, Midjourney, Gemini, NanoBanano Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, priorities, and deadlines Preferred Experience in luxury, interiors, fashion, architecture, or premium consumer brands Strong understanding of print materials, specialty finishes, and production techniques Experience working within evolving or repositioning brand environments Leadership & Soft Skills Confident managing and aligning diverse creative contributors Clear, direct communicator with strong feedback skills Highly organized and detail-driven Collaborative, calm, and solutions-oriented What Success Looks Like Collaboration between product design, creative and marketing teams is flawless and cohesive from project to project – one team mentality Internal designers feel supported, guided, and creatively challenged External partners are well-briefed, well-managed, and consistently on-brand Creative output feels unified regardless of who executes it Projects move smoothly from concept to production with high-quality results Benefits: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental Benefits Great Paid Time Off Policy 401k match

Working at Stark Carpet Corp