What are the responsibilities and job description for the Creative Specialist IV position at Porter Works?
Overview
We are Porter, a progressive venture from the One Workplace family headquartered in Seattle, Washington. We’re here to create thoughtful human-centered spaces that foster meaningful relationships through collaborative design so that employees can work their best. We’ve worked with leading global and local companies to transform and design spaces to promote productivity and creativity. We are driven by radical hospitality, the act of going beyond what is required to add sincerity and integrity to all our work.
Porter is committed to the development of empathetic leaders, diversification of talent and increased representation at every level of our business. We believe in cultivating a culture of inclusion and are dedicated to building and retaining teams through removing unnecessary barriers to employment and providing opportunities for career growth. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.
Compensation range: $85,000-$110,000/year
Porter Benefits:
- 15 days of PTO
- 8 Paid holidays
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Profit Sharing
- 401k Employer Match
- Wellness App with reimbursement of up to $500/year
- Porter Team bonus
Location: Seattle, WA
Position Summary
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Creative Specialist III is a career level interior designer with a keen aesthetic eye for interiors, product design, and graphic composition. This role requires autonomous project ownership, creative decision making and problem solving. The Creative Specialist III must exhibit creative confidence, be comfortable presenting, and defending concepts and spec recommendations while representing the voice of the customer. The Creative Specialist III understands navigating ambiguity, quickly zero-in on critical elements, and prioritize what is important. The Creative Specialist III will be eager and open to consistent learning while possessing a passion for hospitality, products, and décor. Hospitality design experience will be considered a plus for the current open position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Distill and analyze project information
- Creative problem solving
- Conduct product research
- Develop thought starter and validation packages
- Select specify products and finishes
- Manage tasks and duties independently
- Collaborates consistently with peers
- Knowledge of interior design principles and practices
- Lead customer engagements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- Keen Aesthetic Eye for Interior Design, Product Design, Graphic Compositions
- Passion for furniture, stylizing and decor
- Highly organized, detail oriented, and collaborative
- Ability to communicate clearly, aptitude for presenting design concepts
- Dedicated commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion in all work activities.
- Collaborate in diverse teams to foster productive outcomes.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Interior or Architectural Design, Associate Art’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college will be considered.
- Minimum 5 years related industry experience preferred
Salary : $85,000 - $110,000
