Decor Technical Designer

Decor Technical Designer

HMTX Industries
, headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, services a diverse range of construction and renovation markets with renowned flooring products that set the bar for quality, performance, and design worldwide. As a member of our team you will work in a dynamic, exciting environment, contributing to design innovation and community impact.

• Collaborate closely with our design team and global vendors to develop on‑trend colorways for new hard surface flooring products.
• Color‑match and create samples and color standards for designer selection and portfolio updates.
• Actively print and assemble product prototypes and samples, using industrial equipment such as heat presses and cutters to construct prototypes from core, backing, and wear layers to approved standards.
• Participate in design sessions and respond positively to development critiques, adjusting samples appropriately.
• Maintain detailed references and records of all samples, requests, timelines, and product specifications.
• Complete projects accurately, consistently, and on time while adhering to strict quality standards.
• Deliver accurate and on‑time samples and prototypes to internal and external partners.
• Contribute to overall trend stories and portfolio direction.

• College degree in a design discipline (Textile Design, Surface Design, Graphic Design, etc.) or equivalent industry experience.
• Expert ability to identify an exact color match and exceptional color sense.
• Background or strong desire to learn surface design software, including AVA color software (training will be provided).
• Experience with wide‑format inkjet printing is highly valued.
• Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite or other surface design software.
• Experience in the resilient hard surface flooring industry is a significant plus.

• An innate eye for color, texture, and pattern.
• A technical understanding of color, color measurement, color mixing, and color‑specific language.
• Knowledge of color separations and repeats.
• Highly tech‑savvy with excellent organizational skills.
• Requires good visual acuity, peripheral vision, and excellent color vision.

The salary range for this role is $65,000 to $80,000 a year with a yearly bonus potential, applicable for jobs performed in the Eastern and Central Time Zones.