What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer position at ALFRED WILLIAMS & CO INC?
Job Details
Job Location: Charlotte Showroom - Charlotte, NC
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Travel Percentage: Some Travel
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Design
Description
To further build and develop our furniture planning team, Alfred Williams & Company is looking for an Interior Designer. Responsibilities and skillset requirements include:
Personal and Interpersonal Skills
- Self-starter who is highly motivated, flexible, and able to multi-task
- Works well in a cross-functional team environment, exhibiting exceptional communication skills
- Able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines on multiple projects simultaneously
Responsibilities and Technical Skills
- Skilled and efficient in input of furniture layouts and space plans into AutoCAD via CAP and CET
- Experience with pricing and discounting commercial furniture to produce client proposals
- Proficient in the use of software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Professional
- Development of color and material presentations, both electronic and physical
- Communicate with vendors to determine pricing, discounts, etc.
- Set up and maintain project files per design and company standards
- Field verification and measurement of site conditions
- Experience in space planning, typical development, and systems furniture layout
- Compile detailed inventory of existing product (stored or on-site) & record information with minimal assistance
- Development of installation drawings
- Basic understanding of Building Codes, ADA requirements, and Electrical/Data requirements applied to a project
- Check all drawings and specifications for 100% accuracy
- Assist to define the scope of a project, assess customer needs and program design applications
- Active and thoughtful participation in client interactions and programming sessions
Qualifications
Experience and Education
- Graduate of a four-year program or equivalent work experience with a two-year degree with a bachelor's/associate degree in interior design.
- A minimum two-year practical experience in commercial furniture design and planning, preferred.
