What are the responsibilities and job description for the Furniture Specialist position at ZGF Architects?
ZGF is seeking a Furniture Specialist to join our team in the Portland office. We’re looking for creative, motivated and curious design talent with a passion for Architecture, Interior Design and the built environment. We’re offering a position within the Interiors Group for an individual who will work with and support experienced design staff on a diversity of project opportunities
As a Furniture Specialist, you will…
- Develop furniture budgets, specifications and bid packages
- Have the ability to design layouts showing location of furniture and equipment
- Coordinate vendor quotes for the procurement of furniture and installation
- Meet with clients, conduct programming to understand their needs and plan appropriate solutions to meet their requirements
- Be able to remain focused on multiple projects at one time with competing timelines
- Have the ability to coordinate furniture fairs and sit tests
- Have the ability to work successfully with other professionals in a collaborative environment
- Have a thorough understanding of the design and documentation process and ability to create, direct, and manage large-scale projects from start to completion
- Have a thorough understanding of material and finish properties and appropriate applications for a variety of furniture types and settings
- Have superior graphic skills and the ability to communicate design intent through both digital and traditional graphic mediums is a plus
- Have experience working with large teams
- Be able and willing to travel
- Have the ability to create presentation sheets in Revit and InDesign
- Have the ability to learn new software
Qualifications:
- A bachelor (or higher) degree in Interior Design or Architecture and 10 years minimum of
experience in the field. - Proficient in Revit
- Proficient in furniture specification software SpecSource is a plus
- For planning and layout purposes, have a basic understanding of building code and ADA
requirements and clearances - Experience on healthcare, workplace and higher education projects is desirable.
- Proven experience in successfully managing clients and team decisions
- Proficiency in selection and specification of FF&E
- Have superior organizational skills
Benefits
ZGF Employees Enjoy Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with a generous employer contribution, HSA with employer contribution, 401k with employer match, 4 weeks of PTO and 10 paid holidays per year, paid parental and family leave programs.
Apply With:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Work samples
ZGF Architects LLP is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite qualified candidates to apply online posting cover letter, resume and portfolio.
Salary : $83,000 - $113,000
