Senior Designer

Job Summary:

The Senior Designer will also work closely with the sales team and clients on commercial interior design, space planning, and programming, selecting commercial office products, and curating world-class spaces for our clients.

This position reports to the Manager, Design.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Design Development

  • Work with salesperson and/or client to determine purpose and function of environment, budget, scope of project, time schedules, types of furniture and equipment to be installed, and other factors which affect planning interior environments.
  • Advise salesperson and/or client on interior design factors such as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings and equipment, color schemes, color coordination, and codes according to local governing jurisdictions.
  • Provide schematic design and design development drawings.
  • Coordinate design intent with architectural, mechanical, and electrical plans.

• Procurement

  • Build final validation packets for sign-off from client.
  • Create installation drawings and core plans for installation and project management.

• On-going

  • Maintain project files and time sheets on all work performed according to departmental guidelines.
  • Attend all design/sales meetings and educational seminars as requested.
  • Attend client meetings, both on-site and off-site as requested.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Required Education

  • Bachelor’s degree with emphasis on interior design

• Required skills

  • High level of product knowledge regarding commercial office furniture
  • High level of independence – able to work with minimal supervision
  • Thrive in a fast-paced work environment
  • Have a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and be self-motivated
  • Working knowledge of accessibility codes
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Detail-oriented
  • Exceptional customer service skills

• Preferred skills

  • NCIDQ certification or similar certification (WELL, LEED)
  • Working knowledge of AUTOCAD, CET, Project Matrix
  • Strong acumen with Microsoft office products
  • Adobe Acrobat