Senior Surface Designer

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior Surface Designer to lead surface design for ceramic tile products, innovating and co-creating aesthetic and functional solutions. Key Highlights: 1. Reference in surface design and co-creation 2. Trend and new material research in architecture 3. Development of innovative and sustainable products We are looking for a **SENIOR SURFACE DESIGNER** for the business unit **CERAMIC TILE AND CASTELATTO \- BOTUCATU.** With the purpose of providing **Solutions for Better Living**, we are part of cities’ daily lives and people’s everyday experiences through our brands **Deca**, **Ceusa**, **Portinari**, **Durafloor**, **Duratex**, and **Castelatto**. If you have an owner’s mindset, believe in leadership by example, and are interested in joining a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and embraces diversity, your place is here at **Dexco**. Apply now and join our transformation journey! **About Ceramic Tiles:** Through the brands Ceusa and Portinari, we are one of Brazil’s leading manufacturers of ceramic tiles. We offer innovative solutions and sustainable processes reflecting the industry’s top trends. **Portinari** is the only Brazilian brand in this sector practicing sustainability with LEED Compliance certification granted by Scientific Certification Systems – SCS. Meanwhile, **Ceusa** also operates one of its plants with Industry 4\.0 technology, where all process control is automated and all internal logistics are robotized. **About Castelatto:** Castelatto is the market leader in architectural concrete flooring and cladding. More than a manufacturer, we are a design company delivering exclusive visuals for the luxury market, meeting the challenges faced by architecture professionals and high-end interior designers. Sustainable and technologically advanced production processes have made Castelatto a nationally and internationally recognized brand; concepts combined with innovation position Castelatto as the Top-of-Mind brand in the sector and the first Brazilian company to join the Green Building Council Brasil — a non-governmental organization promoting sustainable construction worldwide. Learn more about our brand at: dex.co **Responsibilities and Duties** Responsibilities and Duties: * Serve as the surface design reference across all departments, co-creating, guiding, or supporting design outputs grounded in technical knowledge, design research, and the design process; * Conduct research on new materials and trends in architecture and related fields concerning product application and usage, identifying new opportunities in surface, graphic, and product design for business lines; * Develop briefing documents and development plans, defining short-, medium-, and long-term new product projects, new functionalities, and concepts aligned with brand design guidelines, user needs, consumption trends, and business strategies; * Develop new tile products applying surface design, ceramic design, and fashion concepts, designing bi- and three-dimensional textures for various surfaces, aiming to deliver aesthetic and functional solutions for diverse materials, products, and industrial processes; * Provide cross-functional support throughout new product launches, collaborating with relevant departments on training, presentations, and graphic and content support related to new products; * Communicate new products or ongoing projects via digital and oral presentations at different decision-making and dissemination stages, including events and/or virtual or in-person meetings; * Provide graphic support and surface design guidance throughout the entire creative process and prototype development, and finalize bi- and three-dimensional graphics for production; * Support, guide, and co-create with internal or external partners on product development involving creative, aesthetic, and functional actions on surfaces; * Support departments in researching and selecting outsourced products and claddings, being responsible for graphic guidance and/or aesthetic and technical evaluation of selected materials. **Requirements and Qualifications** Requirements and Qualifications: * Degree in: **Design, Product Design, Surface Design, Graphic Design, Fashion, Architecture**, or related fields; * Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office; * Experience in creative and collaborative processes and **3 years** of experience in ceramic surface design; * Experience in developing new ceramic products, surface design, or graphic design; * Willingness to work and travel to nearby cities where other manufacturing plants are located; * Willingness to undertake domestic and international travel; * Advanced English or Italian is a plus. **Additional Information** Aligned with our organizational culture, we **care for life wherever it is**. Here, we **invest in people** and **build extraordinary teams**. Therefore, Dexco offers benefits and conveniences for employees and their families: **Health and Well-being** ---------------------- * **Medical assistance** for you and your dependents; * **Dental assistance** for you and your dependents; * **Life insurance;** * **Wellhub:** access to gyms, wellness apps covering physical, emotional, and nutritional health — including a free digital plan; * **Pharmacy benefit:** medications at special prices with payroll deduction; * **De Bem com a Mente (Mental Wellness Program):** dedicated mental health program offering support and rehabilitation; * **Personal Emergency Assistance:** financial, psychological, legal, and social support; **Family** ----------- * **Gestar Juntos (Pregnancy Support Program):** support and guidance for pregnant individuals and dependents; * **Childcare allowance** for children up to 24 months old; **Food and Transportation** ---------------------------- * **Meal voucher** or company cafeteria and food basket (depending on location); * **Transportation voucher** or shuttle service (depending on location); **Financial Benefits** -------------- * **Profit and Results Sharing (PLR)** based on company performance and individual goals; * **Private pension plan:** company contributions toward your future; * **Special loans** via Itaúsa Foundation and payroll-deducted loans with preferential rates; **Development and Partnerships** ------------------------------- * **UniDexco:** online platform offering courses and training; * **Dexco Partnership Club:** discounts with nearly 700 partner companies; * **Dexco Store:** discounts on products from Dexco brands; **Other Benefits** --------------------- * **Christmas Card.** ***More details and conditions regarding the above items will be provided during the offer stage to the selected candidate.*** **Brazil’s largest house of brands for construction, renovation, and decoration materials.** Owner of the brands Deca, Portinari, Hydra, Duratex, Castelatto, Ceusa, and Durafloor, we are Brazil’s largest producer of industrialized wood panels, a Southern Hemisphere reference in sanitaryware and faucets, and one of the country’s largest manufacturers of cladding products. With the purpose of providing **Solutions for Better Living**, we are today the company with the industry’s broadest portfolio of solutions, prioritizing consumer desires and delivering design, quality, functionality, and versatility in our products. We embody our brand promise — **Living Environments** — at Casa Dexco, our concept store presenting a new model for architecture and decoration retail. * 49% stake in LD Celulose, a joint venture for soluble cellulose production. * Publicly traded company since 1951\. Our **numbers**: * \+ 70 years of history * \+ 12,000 employees * 23 industrial and forest units in Brazil and Colombia * 187,000 hectares of planted forests and conservation areas **Innovation**: We aim to drive the transformation of the renovation and construction sector through three programs: 1\. Open Dexco (open innovation) 2\. Imagine (intrapreneurship) 3\. DX Ventures (venture fund investing in startups). **Sustainability**: We consistently align with the commitments outlined in our Sustainability Strategy, which addresses the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn more at: https://www.dex.co/