Stark Carpet Corporation
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
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
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Great Paid Time Off Policy
COMPANY INFO About Us With more than 80 years of industry expertise, STARK is the discerning designer’s go‑to source for luxurious custom carpet and rugs.
Our Mission To live our mission of helping create world class experiences, we believe our first responsibility is making design industry professionals the heroes in their projects because supporting businesses helps to preserve craftsmanship and enable unique and specially designed spaces to exist. In meeting their needs, we must continue to deliver peace of mind service while offering an expansive, diverse, and innovative product assortment that is accessible and convenient.
Our Heritage Established by Arthur Stark and his wife Nadia in 1938, the foundation of STARK was always to provide the very best products to our customers. With a rich history, third generation owners Chad Stark, as CEO, and Ashley Stark, as Creative Director, bring the STARK legacy into the new century by staying true to their founding principles. To seek out the best craftsman and methods of manufacturing for the most innovative and beautiful designs.
Stark Carpet Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
The pay range for this role is:
90,000 - 115,000 USD per year (New York 780 Building)
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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
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
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Great Paid Time Off Policy
COMPANY INFO About Us With more than 80 years of industry expertise, STARK is the discerning designer’s go‑to source for luxurious custom carpet and rugs.
Our Mission To live our mission of helping create world class experiences, we believe our first responsibility is making design industry professionals the heroes in their projects because supporting businesses helps to preserve craftsmanship and enable unique and specially designed spaces to exist. In meeting their needs, we must continue to deliver peace of mind service while offering an expansive, diverse, and innovative product assortment that is accessible and convenient.
Our Heritage Established by Arthur Stark and his wife Nadia in 1938, the foundation of STARK was always to provide the very best products to our customers. With a rich history, third generation owners Chad Stark, as CEO, and Ashley Stark, as Creative Director, bring the STARK legacy into the new century by staying true to their founding principles. To seek out the best craftsman and methods of manufacturing for the most innovative and beautiful designs.
Stark Carpet Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
The pay range for this role is:
90,000 - 115,000 USD per year (New York 780 Building)
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