Richard H. Soard has been named creative director of design for Quoizel, designer and distributor of decorative home lighting.

Soard has nearly 40 years of experience, most recently as vice president of design at Arteriors Home, and prior to that as vice president of design and product development for Currey & Company. He also has a wealth of prior home furnishings retail experience in both the merchandising and management sides of the business.

At Quoizel, Soard will be responsible for managing product direction, creation and selection.

“Richard is a true creative talent and we are excited to welcome him into the Quoizel family,” said Rick Seidman, president of Quoizel. “He has tremendous experience and insight towards trends in the market, and he is a true visionary who will help pave the way for many new exciting products to come.”