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STARK Carpet

Designs and sells luxury carpets and rugs

Installation Specialist

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
East Rutherford, NJ, USA
In PersonBased at the East Rutherford warehouse; installs carpet in homes and small offices.
Building TradesCarpentry & Interior Finishing

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 3 years of installation experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret detailed floor plans.
  • Ability to determine the materials necessary for on-site labor.
  • Strong team collaboration and communication skills to engage with team members, sales staff, clients, and designers.
  • Ability to multitask effectively.
  • Valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
  • Develop installation layouts based on sales quotes, following project specifications and minimizing material waste.
  • Identify and resolve on-site challenges before, during, and after installations to minimize delays and support customer satisfaction.
  • Provide guidance to sales staff, designers, and clients on installation-related inquiries in partnership with the installation team.
  • Inspect job sites and document findings in detailed reports to ensure installations meet company standards.
  • Calculate material quantities and plan seam placement based on layouts.
  • Install carpet in homes and small offices.
  • Lay out, cut, and seam carpet in different patterns, constructions, and fibers.
  • Maintain a clean work environment and vehicle.
  • Bind and serge carpet on-site and at the warehouse or workroom.
  • Complete digital takeoffs and measurements using Measure Square.

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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