Designer

In Addition, You Will  

• Assume responsibility for the overall completion of projects of all complexities including programming, strategic planning, conceptual designs, space planning, presentations, design development, and production; delegate and oversee fulfillment of design deliverables as required.
• Drive project solutions and customer experience to new levels both in terms of engagement and business development, but also in terms of innovative, tailored solutions.
• Incorporate and execute creative design strategies.
• Establish and manage design project budgets, project scope, and contracts, and coordinate deliverables with internal and outsourced design resources.
• Navigate customer and industry partner interactions with ease, clearly articulating design ideas and rationale for decisions and outcomes.
• Proactively identify project risks, offering creative solutions and alternatives; work independently to execute next steps, and evaluates results.
• Participate in ongoing learning around strategic areas of focus, including partner products and solutions, sustainable design, design tools and technology, and workplace strategy.
• Proactively champion designs operational excellence by implementing established design processes and documentation standards; manage and record billable hours, cultivate efficiencies, and reduce errors.
• Demonstrate excellent time management skills and flexibility; effectively and confidently address competing priorities and urgent situations, making sound decisions in short timeframes with appropriate action.
• Mentor and train design team members.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.
• Demonstrate our Pivot values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Initiative, Curiosity, and Accountability in all aspects of work.

We’re Excited About You If You Have

• 5 years of professional experience and a bachelor’s degree in architecture or interior Design from an accredited 4-year university; or equivalent combination of education and industry experience including a proven track record of leading projects.
• Must be a certified Interior Designer or working toward certification, or equivalent.
• Active membership in a professional organization.
• Experience creating and developing overall design concepts and formulating design presentation strategies with an understanding of design history and trends.
• High proficiency in navigating and curating solutions from an expansive product portfolio, including furniture systems, ancillary, accessories, and bespoke.
• Proficiency in building systems, building codes, electrical, and cabling.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding graphic presentation skills.
• Strong mentoring skills and ability to lead, train, and direct the work of others.
• Proven track record of success in maintaining and growing client relationships, and a sense of business acumen to advise and guide clients as required.
• Strong, persuasive communicator with excellent verbal presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex design concepts to clients.
• Highly proficient and demonstrated ability to use 2D/3D software, CET Designer, AutoCAD, Sketch Up, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, In Design, and Illustrator). Revit is a plus.
• Knowledge of the total project process including fee and project team management, schedules, and budgets.