Graphic Design Manager

Interface is a global flooring and sustainability leader dedicated to rethinking how spaces work for people and the planet. Our portfolio includes Interface® carpet tile and LVT, nora® rubber flooring, and FLOR® premium area rugs. Across every brand, we innovate in a way that combines design, performance, and sustainability-without compromise.
Trusted by architects, designers, and building professionals worldwide, we help bring bold visions to life with solutions that deliver real, measurable impact. Building on more than 30 years of sustainability progress and industry‑first innovation, we remain 'all in' on our goal of becoming carbon negative by 2040, without the use of offsets.
The Graphic Design Manager is primarily a people leader and strategic partner, responsible for the output, development, and day-to-day management of the graphic design team.
While the role requires strong design sensibility, the emphasis is on enabling others to do great work.
Working closely with the Creative Director and Visual Merchandising Manager, this role ensures creative and commercial strategies are aligned across all brand touchpoints.
Essential Duties: Design & Creative Leadership
Step in on high-visibility projects when needed, but primarily delegate and direct
Establish and maintain design standards, templates, and reusable systems that improve efficiency
Own the evolution of brand guidelines and visual systems, equipping the team with the tools to apply them consistently
Represent the design team's work and rationale to senior stakeholders, advocating for creative decisions
People Management & Team Development
Manage, mentor, and support a team of Graphic Designers
Provide regular feedback, coaching, and performance guidance
Support professional development through goal setting, reviews, and skill-building
Review design work and act as a quality bar for the team
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture
Strategic Partnership & Cross Functional Alignment
Partner with the Creative Director to translate creative strategy into actionable design direction and team priorities
Collaborate with the Visual Merchandising Manager to ensure design output supports merchandising strategies and product storytelling
Collaborate with Creative Project Managers on resourcing
Contribute to product launches and campaign planning by bridging creative vision with commercial objectives
Act as the design team's voice in strategic conversations, feeding back insights on capacity, trends, and creative opportunities
Partner with the Global Print Production Manager to drive innovative, sustainable print solutions that scale globally.
Skills & Experience Requirements: 6-10+ years of professional design experience, primarily in brand or in-house environments
Minimum 3 years' experience directly managing a team of graphic designers, including responsibility for performance reviews, development plans, and workload allocation
Experience managing a team of 3+ designers simultaneously
Ability to demonstrate strong design judgement through past work or team output
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite to review, guide and evaluate the teams work
Strong enough grasp of typography, layout, color, and visual hierarchy to confidently critique and elevate the team's output
Presentation skills
Educational Requirements: Degree in Design Management, Communications, Marketing or Graphic Design
Formal or informal training in people management, coaching, or leadership development is a plus
Preferred Software/Applications Expertise: Project management tools
Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
Nice to Have: Experience scaling or evolving an in-house brand or design team
Familiarity with accessibility standards and inclusive design practices
Experience collaborating with external agencies or freelancers
What Success Looks Like: Creative output is aligned with both brand strategy and merchandising goals
The Creative Director and Visual Merchandising Manager consider this role a trusted strategic partner
Team attrition is low and designers report high engagement and clear growth paths
The design team consistently delivers high-quality, on-brand work
Designers feel supported, challenged, and clear on expectations
Stakeholders trust the team's creative leadership and design judgment
Brand consistency and creative quality improve across all touchpoints
Work Environment: Primarily studio-based in Atlanta.
Hybrid schedule - 3 days per week in office / 2 days remote.
Occasional travel to events, trade shows, and manufacturing sites
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4 - Mid-Senior Level / Management
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