• Creative Turf Designer

    Shaw Industries Inc (Calhoun, GA)


    Job Title

     

    Creative Turf Designer

    Position Overview

    Shaw Sports Turf is transforming the look and feel of athletic fields—and we’re seeking a bold, forward-thinking Game On & CreaTurf Designer to lead the charge. This is not just a technical role—it’s a creative powerhouse position that bridges visionary design with production precision. As the Game On & CreaTurf Designer, you’ll serve as the creative lead for concept development and field visualization on the front end—collaborating directly with Sales to bring high-impact ideas to life for clients. Then, you’ll shift gears to convert those approved designs into accurate, manufacturable layouts for production. You’ll support both our innovative Game On and newly launched CreaTurf platforms, each with its own unique inputs, formats, and production requirements. You’ll sit alongside CAD Engineers on our Operations team and be a key player in every stage of the design process—from spark to finish.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Conceptualize original field designs for Sales presentations, bringing new and unconventional ideas to life with strong visual impact

    + Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Distributors to create compelling presentation renderings that help close deals

    + Translate approved designs into detailed, production-ready layouts for tufting, printing, or cutting

    + Convert vector graphics (logos, artwork, linework) into raster files compatible with production formats

    + Rework customer-submitted artwork for scale, clarity, and manufacturing compatibility

    + Provide clear CAD/PDF files for internal stakeholders and customer installation instructions as needed

    + Partner with Manufacturing and the CAD team to troubleshoot technical layout challenges

    + Maintain version control and update files through the project lifecycle

    + Support design execution for both Game On and CreaTurf product lines

    + Serve as a creative consultant internally—championing bold design ideas that meet client goals and manufacturing realitie

    What We’re Looking For

    + A creative visionary who understands spatial design, branding, and the production process

    + Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects

    + Strong graphic design foundation with fluency in both vector and raster workflows (Illustrator, Photoshop required) along with knowledge in rasterized images including indexed images.

    + Experience in environmental graphics, large-format layout, or sports branding preferred

    + Technical design skills including file prep, scaling, and pattern repeat knowledge

    + Familiarity with CAD tools (AutoCAD, or similar) or willingness to learn

    + Comfortable reading architectural blueprints and integrating technical specs into creative work

    + Excellent communicator who thrives in a collaborative, cross-functional environment

    Preferred Qualifications

    + 3–5 years in graphic design, product design, or a similar experience

    + Experience designing sports fields, event spaces, or branded environments a plus

    + Understanding of turf, flooring, textile, or signage production is a strong advantage

    Why This Role Matters

    + The Game On & CreaTurf Designer is the creative heartbeat of our custom field and specialty turf programs. You’ll not only make our projects look great—you’ll make them possible. Supporting both Game On and CreaTurf designs, you’ll be on the cutting edge of turf aesthetics. If you’re a graphic designer who loves sports, thrives on innovation, and wants to see your work come to life on a massive scale, this is your arena

    Work Shift

    8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

     

    Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.