Designer, Commercial Printed Carpet

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram and  LinkedIn.

POSITION TITLE

Designer, Commercial Printed Carpet

 

 

LOCATION

Spartanburg, SC or LaGrange, GA

Hybrid schedule: Three days on-site and two days remote

 

Portfolio Required: Please submit a portfolio demonstrating surface design, textile design, pattern development, illustration, or other relevant creative work. Student, internship, freelance, and professional projects are welcome. Portfolios should demonstrate both finished work and elements of the creative process.

 

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Designer, Commercial Printed Carpet supports the development of innovative carpet designs for workplace, education, and healthcare environments. This early-career opportunity is ideal for a designer with a strong foundation in surface pattern, color, composition, and visual storytelling who is interested in applying those skills within a commercial product and manufacturing environment.

Working closely with experienced designers and cross-functional partners, this position contributes to the full design process—from research and concept development through pattern creation, color exploration, sampling, and production preparation.

The Designer will gain hands-on experience translating creative ideas into commercial flooring products that are visually compelling, technically achievable, and designed to perform in real spaces.

This position reports to the VP of Marketing & Design, Milliken Flooring, and partners closely with Design, Product Development, Manufacturing, and Marketing.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the creation of commercial printed carpet designs from initial research and concept development through pattern refinement and production preparation.
• Develop original two-dimensional patterns using strong principles of composition, color, scale, texture, and repetition.