Custom Design Director

Global Wallcovering manufacturer seeks Louisville, KY(New Albany, IN) based Custom Design Director to lead the vision, creation and delivery of distinctive, custom designs for the commercial and high-end residential markets. *** Relocation included for the right candidate! ***Onsite position in the Louisville, KY Metropolitan areaABOUT THE COMPANYVersa Designed Surfaces is a leader in innovative, sustainable wall coverings that transform spaces and elevates the human experience. We design, manufacture and deliver beautiful, purposeful wall coverings that go beyond the surface — supported by a commitment to unmatched service and collaboration. The Director builds and mentors a team of digital designers and project managers, sets the creative and operational standards for the custom design studio, and serves as the primary creative partner to our distribution partners for custom wallcovering.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Creative Leadership & Custom DesignLead concept development, art direction, and final design execution for custom murals and wallcovering designs across commercial and residential projects.Translate client briefs, concepts and/or mood boards into original, scalable digital artwork, ensuring design objectives are maintained and executed throughout the process.Establish and evolve the studio's point of view on custom digital design, murals, and large-format print — balancing artistry with producibility.Partner directly with distribution partners and interior designers to scope custom projects, present concepts, and manage revisions through final approval.Digital Production & Technical OversightOversee digital file preparation, color separation, and image scaling for wide-format gravure and digital printing across varied substrates.Ensure rigorous color management and proofing standards across design software, proofing devices, and production printers to guarantee accuracy from screen to sample to finished mural.Collaborate with production and manufacturing teams to specify substrates, inks, and finishing methods appropriate for the end application.Manage layout, repeat, and match points for large-scale murals to ensure seamless, panel to panel installation.Evaluate and recommend new digital printing technologies, software,…