Role: Designer & Merchandiser – Tiles & Surfaces

Purpose of the Role

To shape distinctive, market-relevant surface collections by combining design thinking, global trend intelligence, and merchandising discipline, from concept to commercial launch.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Conceptualisation & Design Leadership

• Conceive design concepts that balance creative expression, brand identity, and commercial relevance

• Define design directions for new collections, finishes, formats, and application contexts

• Develop mood boards, material stories, colour palettes, and visual narratives that clearly articulate creative intent

• Champion concept-led innovation, moving beyond incremental design updates to create differentiated collections

Market Intelligence & Strategic Design Insight

• Track emerging global design, architectural, and interior trends relevant to tiles and surfaces

• Study consumer behaviour, lifestyle shifts, and category white spaces to identify new design opportunities

• Translate international influences into locally relevant, manufacturable design solutions

• Provide strategic input on collection architecture and product differentiation

Design Execution & Merchandising Alignment

• Convert concepts into production-ready designs using industry-standard design tools and software

• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and merchandising teams to align design with go-to-market requirements

• Ensure visual and conceptual consistency across collections while allowing room for innovation

Project Ownership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Manage multiple design and merchandising projects simultaneously with strong organisational rigour

• Present concepts, samples, and design rationale with clarity, confidence, and conviction

• Integrate feedback constructively while safeguarding design intent and brand coherence

• Own timelines, deliverables, and coordination across internal and external stakeholders

What This Role Requires

• Strong conceptual thinking paired with a deep understanding of materials, surfaces, and production constraints

• A sharp eye for design trends, colour, texture, and finish

• Ability to think like a designer and a merchandiser, creative yet market-aware

• High standards of execution, communication, and collaboration

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Background

·       Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design from renowned institutes such as NID or equivalent

·       NID graduates with 3-4 years work experience preferred

Professional Experience

·       3-4 years of professional design experience in building materials, interior surfaces, or related industries

·       Portfolio demonstrating conceptual depth, creative originality, and commercial sensibility

Technical Competencies

·       Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

·       Advanced skills in CorelDRAW and vector-based design

·       Working knowledge of 3D visualization software (SketchUp, Blender, or similar)

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates must submit:

1.       Updated Resume/CV

2.       Comprehensive Design Portfolio (PDF format or online link)

3.       Design Assessment: As part of the selection process, shortlisted candidates will be invited for meeting