Associate Designer

Description

• Maintain organized and up-to-date email communications, file structures, and drawings, ensuring easy access and efficient retrieval of information.
• Develop creative and effective solutions that add value and enhance product application techniques to design solutions.
• Use the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) methodology to provide tools to help individuals and teams achieve goals, growth, and improvement.
• Balance workload capacity, considering project complexity and size to ensure successful outcomes.
• Prepare information for labor quotes with guidance.
• Ensure accuracy by assisting with spec checks and cross-verifying work with team members to maintain high-quality standards.
• Coordinate with AV, plumbing, data, and electrical vendors to ensure seamless integration with furniture layouts, with oversight from the team.
• Convey ideas effectively through well-crafted detailed drawings, and comprehensive spec books, presenting them in a thoughtful manner.
• Support preparation and facilitation of design meetings with industry partners and end users.
• Assist with furniture needs analyses to define requirements for implementing designs.
• Prepare for and participates in site visits and field verifications to ensure accurate on-site assessments.
• Generate custom products/specials, COM testing, shop, and submittal drawings.
• Create installation drawing packages with direction.
• Create final furniture specifications (specs) and pricing.
• Quarterly All Company Meetings
• Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced designers while supporting their professional growth.

Requirements

• Willingness to pursue relevant industry certifications as needed.
• Product knowledge and application, including experience with Herman Miller and Knoll products.
• Basic understanding of architectural field conditions and how the building system interfaces with furniture.
• Ability to travel locally to job sites for on-site assessments and in-person customer meetings
• Furniture dealership experience preferred but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in interior design or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop. The employee may occasionally lift and /or move up to 20 pounds. This position may require travel between offices, jobsites, and/or client locations, which may involve extended periods of sitting or standing, lifting light luggage, and adapting to different time zones.
• Experience presenting, preferably alongside salespeople or designers
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, CET, CAP, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and commercial furniture industry software; willingness to learn new systems.
• 0-3 years of industry experience.
• Demonstrate initiative in self-guided learning to continuously enhance product and industry knowledge.
• Customer experience
• Confidence and independence in progressing through the design process with guidance and support.
• Knowledge of interior commercial construction, architecture, design, real estate, and contract furnishings.
• Ability to use your talents and strengths to make a positive impact
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Skills in translating design concepts into accurate drawings and specifications with a willingness to develop further.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave
• HSA, DCA and FSA options available
• Community Service opportunities
• Company paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
• 401k Match (50% of every 1% up to 4%)
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Company social hours
• Paid time off and holidays
• A State-of-the-Art Facility with incredible technology throughout and a multitude of workspaces at your disposal
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance