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. This role is ideal for an experienced Interior Designer and/or Digital Commercial Artist with a strong eye for color, pattern, scale and trend, who enjoys collaborating with customers to transform concepts into exceptional wallcovering products. If you’re passionate about creating inspiring spaces, thrive in a fast-paced, design-driven environment, are team oriented and have experience in interior design and/or digital wall art creation for commercial and/or high-end residential applications, we’d love to hear from you!*** 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. At Versa Designed Surfaces, we are driven by creativity, curiosity and a passion for making a difference.Only Versa Designed Surfaces offers the perfect combination of cutting-edge technologies, sustainable practices and design-forward products that reimagine the possibilities of every wall. And behind every product is a team of dedicated professionals who bring expertise, enthusiasm and a commitment to excellence.Join us and be part of a company that values innovation, partnership and environmental stewardship as we shape the future of design.To learn more about Versa Designed Surfaces and explore career opportunities with us, please visit our website at BENEFITS:Versa offers a variety of benefits including:Paid time off10 paid holidays3 different medical plansDental/Vision401k matchingShort-term disabilityGroup accident and cancer insuranceCompany paid life insurance and long-term disabilitySUMMARYThe Custom Design Director leads the vision, creation, and delivery of custom digital/gravure printed wall coverings and murals for commercial and high-end residential customers. This role sits at the intersection of art direction, digital production technology, and client experience — translating customer concepts and vision into large-format installations that meet the highest standards of craft, color accuracy, and technical performance. 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,…