Design Applications Specialist

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES 

Correctly understand and comprehend Floor Plans and create a neat, detailed, systematic set of carpet installation/seaming plans complete with carpet images using AutoCAD or similar computer software. Calculate the quantities of the materials required for the project based on the application designs. Develop initial ideas and acquire key information about potential projects, discuss requirements in detail with sales force or clients. Create custom layouts in the various installation methods including carpet borders and carpet rugs etc. Accurately total all material quantities of standard and custom pattern carpets and list all material information (pattern repeats, installation locations, etc.) in an estimating quote report which is supplied to the customer, field sales person, and Estimating Dept. Provide the customer, field sales person  with an AutoCAD carpet installation/seaming plans (in color) electronic or printed .Coordinate any changes, additions, or developments that relate to a completed project with the customer, project designer, and field sales person by correctly revising the estimating quote report, AutoCAD carpet installation/seaming plans, manufacturing layouts, etc., and distributing the revised materials to the appropriate people. Operate effectively with other departments of Custom Design, Custom samples Dept., Production Dept., Sales, Customer and Manufacturing generating successful project completions. Responsible for processing digital and printed simulations that come in from the custom development department. Be available to speak to the sales staff and customer who have interest in simulations, Room Scenes and Floor Plan Renderings Maintain colors in sim yarn database. Maintain and organize custom and standard patterns in sim database. Support the simulation coordinator and all members of design on special simulation projects.

EXPERIENCE OR REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Design, graphic design, or a similar field preferred.
• Demonstrated project estimating experience preferred
• Demonstrated the ability to read and interpret blue prints
• Requires excellent communication skills including written, verbal, and presentation methods.
• Knowledge of carpet manufacturing and design processes.
• Experience with Floor Covering Installation Procedures
• Demonstrated ability of mathematics, specifically fractions and measurements 
• Experience with AutoCAD, Photoshop or Refit software
• Demonstrate Ability to apply geometric concepts needed to scale and measure plans
• Technical skills include graphic and electronic medium experience
• Previous color matching skills required 
• Must be highly organized and self-started 
• Previous project management skills required 
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Frequent: Balance, climb, crouch, depth perception, handle, hear, kneel, manual dexterity, lift 15-20 lbs., reach, speak, stand, and stoop. Use personal protective equipment.

Occasional: Crawl, grasp, sit and walk.

Required: Close vision, color, and texture.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

General office environment.

Please note that if you have been transferred to your shift within the past six months, you may not be eligible to change shifts.  However, you may be eligible to be considered for a different job within your dept. should you meet the above requirements.

Starting pay range: $25-$30 

Bentley Mills provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
 This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

*The “base salary range” provided above is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position. The range provided is required by California State Law. Bentley Mills reserves the right to pay outside of the given range based on a variety of factors including but not limited to: candidate skills and experience, complexity of the job, budgetary factors, and local/geography. Bentley Mills conducts regular reviews of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.