Glen Raven is hiring : Design Manager in Raleigh

Sunbrella, a division of Glen Raven Inc, is recruiting for a Design Manager. This role leads their team in the conceptual and stylistic execution as well as manage their teams workload to ensure projects are executed in a timely manner. They will also work very closely with others from the sales team, calling on key customers and leading design initiatives for individual accounts. Responsibilities include generating design concepts that align with marketing strategies and objectives that meet the business goals. Collaborating and executing projects with other departments and directly managing their own team.

Perks and Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

Short Term & Long Term Disability

401 (k) Retirement Plan and Pension Plan

Wellness Program

Vacation & Holiday Pay

Responsibilities :

Develop design capability through leadership and inventive concepts by continually generating new ideas with the ability to lead your own team.

Provide technical design insight and leadership ensuring high quality and consistent design while displaying the expertise that goes into each project.

Work in conjunction with other members of the Design Team and Sales Team in the development and execution of fabrics and concepts that align with our markets.

Actively participate in design meetings and discussions.

Actively collaborate with all points of contact to the Design Team.

Mentor newer members of the design team by training / education, and also project / work flow based collaborations, and providing ongoing support as needed.

Continuous learning of our existing markets and new opportunities, and be able to develop quality products based on that knowledge.

Lead design projects, which might include organizing a team of design staff members working towards the same design or process goal.

Contribute heavily towards design efforts within department from a technical aspect.

Education and Experience :

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training in related field.

8+ years of professional textile design experience.

Ability to teach, educate, and share knowledge gained based on industry experiences.

Expert knowledge of jacquard and dobby design software.

Expert knowledge of woven design and / or knit design.

Ability to cultivate strong relationships internally and leading technical design initiatives.

Ability to learn and gain knowledge of internal technical needs, and propose and implement solutions.

Ability to work in a team environment within all aspects of the organization.

The ability to collaborate with team members on design projects.

Confidence to lead and also delegate tasks.

Must have a high level of initiative, self-starter.

Why Glen Raven?

Working at Glen Raven allows you to be part of a hard-working team proud to weave connections worldwide with some of the most trusted brands in textiles like Sunbrella. Every day, we strive for and welcome diverse voices, solutions-driven ideas, and innovative opportunities for continued growth throughout the company. We work toward a shared success while lifting each other up on the job and in our communities. Together, we keep the world spinning. Join our team. Connect people and drive innovation beyond the boundaries of Glen Raven.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

Glen Raven 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.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to recruiting@glenraven.com & 336-227-6211.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

About the company Integrity, commitment to customers, commitment to quality, partnerships and accountability these are the values that inspire the people of Glen Raven to be the most sought-after partners in the textile industry.

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