Graphic Design Specialist

"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 directionDirect and manage external creative partners, including freelancers, agencies, photographers, and production vendorsClearly communicate creative expectations, provide actionable feedback, and ensure consistency across all contributorsServe as a hands-on design leader when needed, balancing execution with oversight Brand Stewardship & Design ExcellenceEnsure all creative output reflects a cohesive, elevated brand across print, digital, and physical touchpointsTranslate brand strategy and creative direction into scalable systems and high-quality executionsMaintain 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 workstreamsAct as the primary point of contact for printers, fabricators, and production partnersReview proofs, samples, and final outputs to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistencyProcess & Workflow OptimizationEstablish clear workflows for internal teams and external collaboratorsCreate production guidelines, file standards, and review processes that support efficiency and qualityBalance creative ambition with realistic timelines and cost considerations

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Marketing, Sales, Product, and Operations to support campaigns, launches, and initiativesTranslate business needs into clear creative briefs for both internal and external teamsSupport leadership with executive-level presentations and materials

Qualifications

Required

5 – 7+ years of professional graphic design experience2 – 3+ years managing or leading both internal creative staff and external partnersStrong expertise in graphic design, brand systems, and print productionAdvanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and well versed in Ai tools such as: Chat GPT, Midjourney, Gemini, NanoBananoProven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, priorities, and deadlines

Preferred

Experience in luxury, interiors, fashion, architecture, or premium consumer brandsStrong understanding of print materials, specialty finishes, and production techniquesExperience working within evolving or repositioning brand environments

Leadership & Soft Skills

Confident managing and aligning diverse creative contributorsClear, direct communicator with strong feedback skillsHighly organized and detail-drivenCollaborative, 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 mentalityInternal designers feel supported, guided, and creatively challengedExternal partners are well-briefed, well-managed, and consistently on-brandCreative output feels unified regardless of who executes itProjects 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

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)"