Designer

We are currently looking to fill the following Designer position.

Provides design services to customers, including site/inventory verification (as needed), programming, typical development, shop drawings & specifications. Works closely with sales, customer service & project management as well as customers, to ensure accurate plans and specifications reach the customers satisfaction and highest quality of implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Space planning and any necessary fit plans

Coordinate all phases of the design process with the salesperson and customer

Work with customers to develop final approved plans

Create and deliver client presentations

Development tasks, including drawings, calculations, cost estimates and specifications

Reviews site; conducts field measurements as needed

Code and regulation compliance

Prepare installation drawings

Manages changes and revisions

Uploads current working version of plan with dimensions to PlanGrid for site surveyor

Create fabric / finish boards upon request

Maintains detailed and extensive project documentation, including records of all key decisions, phone conversations, approvals & sign offs and notes from all project meetings.

Communicates regularly with PM and Director on project status, issues & concerns in regards to overall design or schedule.

Product inventories as needed

Ancillary product research

Assist with the creation of final proposals

Prompt, reliable and regular attendance

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, or similar or equivalent experience

1+ year of experience in a similar role

Teknion product knowledge a plus

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English both written and verbal

MS Office Environment proficient

Proficient in CET, Sketch up, AutoCAD, Adobe

Understands the importance of deadlines and the ability to meet them.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.