Job Description
Job Description
Description : WHO WE ARE :
Through our offering of furniture, walls, and audio-visual solutions, Continua Interiors is on a mission to transform the way people work, learn and heal across the Midwest. Continua places great importance on fostering a supportive work environment that values culture, community, and connection with both team members and clients. We are not just a company; we are a movement, reshaping the dealer landscape across the Midwest.
OUR CORE VALUES : Accountable | Resilient| Service | Passion
ACCOUNTABILITIES :
- Design Development
- Furniture & Finish Selection
- Specifications
- Technical & Conceptual Drawings
- Customer experience
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING :
Conduct furniture needs analysis to define requirements for implementing designs.Develop innovative and effective solutions that add value and enhance product application techniques to design solutions.Prepare and independently run design meetings with industry partners and end users.Generate and manage custom products / specials, COM testing, shop, and submittal drawings.Create final furniture specifications (specs) and pricing.Prepare information for labor quotes, providing insights for project planning.Create comprehensive installation drawing packages.Coordinate and advise with AV, plumbing, data, and electrical vendors to ensure seamless integration with furniture layouts.Lead site visits and field verifications to ensure accurate on-site assessments.Ensure accuracy by performing thorough spec checks and cross-verifying work with team members to maintain high-quality standards.Maintain organized and up-to-date email communications, file structures, and drawings, ensuring easy access and efficient retrieval of information.Convey ideas effectively through well-crafted detailed drawings, and comprehensive spec books, presenting them in a thoughtful manner.Mentor and support other designers, providing guidance and fostering their professional growth and development.Initiate self-guided learning to continuously enhance product and industry knowledge and share with others.Build and maintain client design standards programs, ensuring consistency and quality across all projects.Partner with the sales team as a primary point of contact for customers, ensuring clear communication and satisfaction throughout the process.Demonstrate skill in selling design solutions, effectively integrating sales and design to meet client needs.Embrace cross-training on vertical markets, expanding expertise and versatility.Efficiently manage workload, making decisions independently and advocating for personal priorities.WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE :
6 years of industry experience.Bachelor’s degree in interior design or equivalent.Extensive knowledge of interior commercial construction, architecture, design, real estate, and contract furnishings, acquired through years of experience.Proficient product knowledge and application, including experience with Herman Miller and Knoll products.Proven experience presenting to clients, demonstrating a collaborative approach to securing business.Extensive experience in the furniture dealership environment, with a strong understanding of industry practices and standards.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work both independently and as a leader within a collaborative team, guiding and mentoring others to success.Advanced skill in translating complex design concepts into precise drawings and specifications, with a strong attention to detail.Expertise in assessing architectural field conditions and understanding building system interfaces with furniture.Effective prioritization skills and ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.Proficiency in AutoCAD, CET, CAP, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and commercial furniture industry software; willingness to learn new systems.Commitment to maintaining relevant industry certifications, and continuously advancing professional knowledge and credibility.Strong ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with vendors and industry partners, leveraging these connections for mutual success.Confidence in navigating the entire design process, with a proven ability to progress projects with minimal oversight, serving as a mentor and leader to less experienced team members.Ability to travel to job sites for on-site assessments and in-person customer meetingsPhysical Requirements : While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop. The employee may occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 pounds. This position may require travel between offices, jobsites, and / or client locations, which may involve extended periods of sitting or standing, lifting light luggage, and adapting to different time zones.WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE :
A State-of-the-Art Facility with plenty of free parking, incredible technology throughout, and a multitude of workspaces at your disposalUse the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) methodology to provide tools to help individuals and teams achieve goals, growth, and improvement.Quarterly All Company MeetingsSeasonal Onsite Flu Shot ClinicCommunity Service opportunitiesCompany social hoursAbility to use your talents and strengths to make a positive impactCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS :
The hiring compensation range for this position is $65,000-$77,500 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and location, as well as internal equity and market considerations.
Benefits available in this position include :
Medical, Dental, and Vision insuranceCompany paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insuranceCritical Illness and Accident InsuranceHSA, DCA and FSA options availablePaid time off and holidaysPaid Parental Leave401k Match (50% of every 1% up to 4%)Requirements :
Salary : $65,000 - $77,500
