Designer

A Designer is accountable for producing high quality project design deliverables in both material and construction documents. They are able to work on any and all phases of a project including Pre-Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents and Construction Administration by assisting in and independently facilitating a project’s completion on-time, on or under budget, and with high standards.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Technical & Construction Documents:

• Knows CAD standards and applies them
• Mock-up elevations from drawings, with accuracy
• Thorough and accurate reading of red-lines
• Notes revisions on drawings and specifications
• Can produce door & window schedules
• Able to produce floor plans and layouts skillfully
• Can read a set of plans and understand details expertly
• Has the ability to site-measure with little to no assistance
• Able to sketch something quickly in order to show ideas and concepts
• Able to input sketches into Vectorworks, draft elevations, manipulate floor plans, dimension, annotate, create schedules, tag finishes, create electrical plans, finish plans, paint plans, and update title blocks
• Able to update and complete final selections and bids in Builder Trend

Material Specification Requirements:

• Source materials and specifications based on client feedback
• Can interpret what is needed by carefully listening and understanding client expectations
• Save images and spec sheets to Google Docs and BuilderTrend
• Contact vendors, order samples, get lead times, collect & document pricing
• Organize all aspects of the specification process - answering questions, sending emails, selecting materials, etc. 
• Research and sourcing - cataloging vendors and resources
• Complete project close-out details, documentation, storage of records
• Prep for Contract signing
• Know how to produce material palettes according to Woodcliff standards
• Knows how to source products and understands their uses and pricing tiers
• Selects appropriate products that capture the look and feel, as well as the durability and pricing that meet the client’s vision and budget
• Shows good eye for color and materials
• Looks for fresh ideas rather than suggesting pieces that just “work”
• Demonstrate comfort at exploring new ideas in design
• Demonstrate a good eye for scale and balance, color and material relationships in both architecture and FF&E

Personal Traits & Professionalism:

• Works efficiently and at a brisk pace
• Works independently for extended periods
• Can change directions quickly without getting too overwhelmed or bothered
• Seems comfortable with the pace and pressure of the office
• Takes initiative to move forward on assigned tasks confidently while working independently and competently
• Able to skillfully negotiate around roadblocks and obstacles to follow through and complete tasks on schedule and within budgeted hours
• Acts with professional level of conduct and behavior at all times
• Has good communication skills i.e. articulates concerns, alerts others to problems
• Looks for solutions when confronted with roadblocks
• Shows enthusiasm for work
• Stays up to date and educates self on industry standards
• Stays as needed to complete tasks at hand to meet critical deadlines
• Consistently checks own work for accuracy and completeness
• Introduction to Reps and product knowledge
• Flexible and open to new ideas and feedback, whether it’s positive or constructive
• Shows willingness to learn new ideas and processes
• Able to write professional correspondence in email and speak politely and confidently