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STARK Carpet

Designs and sells luxury carpets and rugs

Installation Site Specialist

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/22/2026
No salary listed
Mid
New York, NY, USA
In PersonRequires travel to project sites; conducts on-site surveys.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Experience in flooring, carpet installation, construction, field operations, estimating, or project planning.
  • Strong understanding of carpet and flooring installation methods.
  • Ability to read and interpret floor plans, construction drawings, and project specifications.
  • Proficiency in measuring spaces and performing material takeoffs.
  • Ability to work independently in the field and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct on-site surveys at residential and commercial project locations.
  • Measure installation areas and document all relevant field dimensions.
  • Create scaled sketches, layouts, and technical documentation for carpet and flooring projects.
  • Develop installation layouts, including carpet direction, pattern orientation, and seam placement.
  • Determine appropriate installation methods based on project and site conditions.
  • Evaluate transitions, access requirements, substrate conditions, and overall installation feasibility.
  • Perform material takeoffs and calculate required quantities, supplies, adhesives, and related materials.
  • Assess site conditions that may impact installation quality, scheduling, labor, or safety.
  • Identify substrate preparation requirements, access limitations, protection requirements, and other potential installation challenges.
  • Meet with homeowners, designers, contractors, and other project stakeholders during site visits to discuss installation requirements and limitations.
  • Gather and document project requirements, approvals, assumptions, and outstanding issues.
  • Communicate site findings and technical requirements clearly to Sales and Installation Operations teams.
  • Prepare and maintain complete technical installation packages, including measurements, layouts, photographs, and site observations.
  • Identify potential installation risks early and escalate concerns that may affect project feasibility or customer expectations.
  • Support continuous process improvement through consistent reporting and feedback.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with broadloom carpet installations.
  • Knowledge of seam planning, pattern matching, substrate preparation, and flooring materials.
  • Experience using digital measuring, drawing, or layout software.
  • Construction, installation, or project management background.

About the company

STARK designs and sells luxury carpets and rugs for interior designers and homeowners, with collections for residential and commercial spaces. Its patterned floor coverings have furnished the White House dining room and Oval Office, alongside private homes and historic buildings. Customers choose from ready-made styles or commission rugs in custom sizes, colors and constructions, with materials ranging from wool and silk to synthetic fibers. The business earns revenue through product sales online and in showrooms, where specialists guide customers through samples and specifications. STARK was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in New York City.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York, NY

Founded

1938

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • STARK's U.S. employee survey is favorable: its June 2026 workplace profile reports 85% call it a great workplace.
  • STARK's Los Angeles account-manager role has variable-pay upside: base pay plus eligibility for commission and/or incentive bonuses.
  • Showroom investment extends reach: STARK announced a West Palm Beach opening scheduled for September 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Los Angeles sales entry requires an existing network: STARK demands strong relationships with interior-design clients.
  • U.S. online custom-size orders at STARK restrict flexibility: returns are accepted only for damage or defects.
  • Craft skills constrain production: STARK describes hand-serging as meticulous, time-consuming work requiring skilled artisans.

What makes STARK Carpet unique

  • Historic projects have a specialist channel: STARK reproduces and restores rugs and carpets for heritage spaces.
  • STARK automates a traditional finish: organic serging blends wool yarn colors to mimic hand-serged edges.
  • Family control spans generations: STARK remains owned and run by the third generation of its founding family.

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