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Craig Pinder

Global Design Director at Couristan

Craig Pinder has extensive experience in the design industry. Craig began their career as a Designer at Firth / Interface in 1994 and later joined Couristan Inc. as a Senior Designer in 2002. In 2003, they became the UK Design Manager and Senior Field Designer at egetæpper a/s, where they worked directly with clients on design services and project management. Craig then joined Brintons in 2011, initially as a Design Training Manager, and later as the APAC Design Manager. In these roles, they managed and motivated design teams, developed relationships with key stakeholders, and created new design collections. Craig joined ege carpets ltd in 2016 as the Head of Creative Design before taking on their current role as the UK Design Director at Couristan Inc. in 2018.

Craig Pinder's education history includes completing a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Textile Design from Robert Gordon University, which they attended from 1991 to 1994. Prior to that, they pursued a Foundation Course in Art and Design at Dewsbury and Batley College from 1989 to 1991.

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Timeline

  • Global Design Director

    March 1, 2024 - present

  • Design Director

    March, 2018

  • Senior Designer

    February, 2002