Senior Designer/Contract Furniture Dealer/Plano, Texas

Senior Designer

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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 Vice President of the Division.

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.

Qualifications and Skills:

·      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