Design Senior Specialist

About the role

Kastamonu Entegre, a global leader in wooden panel production, is seeking a Design Senior Specialist for its Global Product Management Department in Altunizade, İstanbul. The role focuses on managing visual portfolios and driving design innovation across decorative papers, surface finishes, and laminates.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the visual portfolio of decorative papers, surface finishes, and lamination materials.
• Coordinate with suppliers and develop new décor designs aligned with global and local market demands.
• Attend trade fairs, visit designers, architects, and manufacturers to monitor industry trends.
• Oversee design for fairs and exhibitions, ensuring correct product usage.
• Create inspiring presentations that convey product value.
• Contribute to product roadmap, conduct competitor analyses, and support brand strategy.
• Develop training materials for internal teams, subsidiaries, and distributors.
• Review agency visual designs and provide feedback or creative briefs.
• Support budget and marketing plan preparation.
• Implement creative, sustainable solutions to reduce portfolio management costs.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Architecture, Architecture, or Industrial Design.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in building materials, furniture, or decorative surfaces.
• Strong understanding of design trends, color management, and presentation techniques.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Design trends analysis
• Color management
• Presentation techniques