Tile Designer

About the role

The Tile Designer will create innovative ceramic tile designs that reflect market trends and customer preferences while ensuring manufacturability and quality. Working within the R&D/Product Development department, the role bridges creative design with technical production processes at KEDA Ceramics Kenya.

Key responsibilities

• Develop original ceramic tile patterns, textures, colours and surface finishes.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging design trends in interior décor.
• Create digital artwork and production‑ready files using industry‑standard design software.
• Prepare mock‑ups, prototypes and sample boards for internal review and client presentations.
• Collaborate with production, glaze and printing teams to ensure designs are manufacturable.
• Review sample productions and recommend design improvements.
• Maintain the company’s tile design library and artwork database.
• Support the development of new product collections for residential, commercial and export markets.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Industrial Design, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Product Design or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in tile design, ceramics manufacturing or a related design environment.
• Strong creativity, artistic ability and understanding of colour theory, patterns and textures.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and project‑management skills.

Required skills

• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• CorelDRAW
• AutoCAD

What we offer

• KEDA Ceramics Kenya Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workplace.