What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Designer position at Goodmans, Inc.?
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Senior Designer leads the design process which includes programming, space planning, specifications, and client engagement. Mentors other members of the Design team; Collaborates with cross-functional leaders and employees to share knowledge and
improve outcomes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
PROBLEM-SOLVING:
Reduce human struggle and waste.
Highlight, track and help solve problems.
Use the following framework for problem-solving:
• Document Current Condition
• Plan
• Do
• Check
• Act
Share and test knowledge and ideas that improve the quality and speed of workflow.
PERFORMANCE:
Provide project and customer-appropriate solutions that help us win and retain customers.
Gather programming requirements. And develop conceptual design and block planning.
Conduct product research.
Field verify existing or new building conditions.
Draft or modify base plans in AutoCAD.
Ensure accurate plans and specifications, conformance to client requirements, customer satisfaction and project
implementation.
Attend and lead meetings without assistance.
Give presentations for RFP and project interview situations.
Track and record all billable time.
Prepare installation drawings at time of order entry.
Response times and quality of internal and external communications and deliverables must meet or exceed
customer expectations.
FOCUS ON ACHIEVING CORPORATE OBJECTIVES:
Gather programming requirements. And develop conceptual design and block planning.
Conduct product research.
Field verify existing or new building conditions.
Draft or modify base plans in AutoCAD.
Ensure accurate plans and specifications, conformance to client requirements, customer satisfaction and project
implementation.
Attend and lead meetings without assistance.
Give presentations for RFP and project interview situations.
Track and record all billable time.
Prepare installation drawings at time of order entry.
Response times and quality of internal and external communications and deliverables must meet or exceed
customer expectations.
FOCUS ON ACHIEVING CORPORATE OBJECTIVES:
• Reduce Punch Lists
• Improve Margins
• Fill the funnel
• Prepare installation for success
DEVELOPMENT OF SELF AND OTHERS:
Commit to continuous learning about:
• Goodmans History
• Goodmans Process
• Technology
• Product Applications
Product Specifications
• Value Engineering
• Communication and Presentation Skills
• Design and Space Trends
• Code Compliance
• Workplace Health and Safety
• Engagement in our Community
• Mentorship
• Sharing Knowledge
VALUES:
• Value Engineering
• Communication and Presentation Skills
• Design and Space Trends
• Code Compliance
• Workplace Health and Safety
• Engagement in our Community
• Mentorship
• Sharing Knowledge
VALUES:
Model behavior that is aligned with our values.
• People – The welfare of our people is our priority.
• Connectedness – Goodmans is not isolated, we are connected the community and the planet.
• Foresight – Goodmans never stops thinking.
• Improvement – Goodmans will continually seek improvement.
• Transparency – We will be open and honest in our interactions with employees and customers.
CULTURE:
Model behavior that promotes our culture:
• Make the customer’s day better
• Inspire the community with our purpose
• Be excellent, together
• Invest in the growth of our people
• Celebrate success
• Learn from mistakes and teach others
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QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
Bachelor’s degree in design or related field. Five years experience in a similar or related field. Strong product and
technical knowledge of major contract furniture manufacturers.
COMPETENCIES:
Accountability and Consistency Communications Effectiveness and Customer Focus
Goal Driven Initiative and Positive Attitude
Problem-Solving Professionalism
Teamwork Training and Personal Development
Customer Service Safety
Process Knowledge Product Knowledge
Project Knowledge Quality Focus
Space Planning Time Management
