Creative Specialist

Overview

The Creative Studio was established to support the ever-growing need for application design and ancillary spaces in commercial office, hospitality, and residential projects. The Creative Specialist is responsible for supporting both internal sales teams and clients (A+D and end customers) for workstations, offices, ancillary furniture, accessories, and artwork needs.

Creative Specialist Key Responsibilities

• Furniture specification + application based on the original design intent.
• Create Photo-realistic renderings + fly throughs.
• Develop ancillary packages for projects that require alternates due to price point or lead time requirement.
• Devise furniture solutions to address a look + feel package with no defined specifications.
• Develop PowerPoint presentation and Excel spreadsheet with product information including but not limited to pricing, discount, lead-times and warranties.
• Specify alternate products for RFP responses to drive cost savings.
• Assist internal sales teams with their day-to-day requests for alternate products.
• Lead client and A+D presentations.
• Develop accessories packages that can be added to projects to elevate the space.
• Foster partnerships with key manufacturer partners and develop a strong understanding of their aesthetics, manufacturing strengths, weaknesses, price points and lead times.
• Identify and expedite escalated requests with professionalism and sense of urgency.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or interior design
• 2 – 5 years of design experience within a design firm, furniture manufacturer, retailer and/or dealership
• Must have an excellent understanding of furniture aesthetics and interior design styles
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and Powerpoint
• Commercial furniture experience & knowledge a plus
• Experience in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, AutoCAD and CET
• Hedberg experience is a plus
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Attention to detail & strong organizational skills
• Ability to problem-solve and work independently
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects with deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency