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Designer/Furniture Specifier
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Insidesource DEI Statement
By nurturing a culture where everyone experiences a deep sense of belonging and equity of opportunity, we will uphold our vision to “unleash human and business potential.” We commit to being an anti-ism workplace and embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our business.
Job Summary
The Designer / Furniture Specifier provide design services for Insidesource internal project teams, end-user clients, and A&D and external project partners, including product layouts, finish selections, product specifications, installation documents and/or inventory data for new and existing furniture. They ensure that accurate plans, specifications, conformance to client’s requirements, customer satisfaction, and high-quality project implementation are achieved for all assigned projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Attend internal meetings, client meetings, and construction meetings with account teams.
- Work with account teams to develop a clear understanding of scope of work.
- Prepare budgets, quotes, and contracts.
- Take ownership and accountability for project deliverables.
- Program and manage large complex clients with multiple locations.
- Perform research on product solutions and make recommendations.
- Obtain complete and accurate specification information from manufacturers.
- Develop design packet including final product/finish selection for client review and approval.
- Assist Sales/NBD/Bid Team to define project design approach and furniture solutions for projects.
- Provide complete drawings and detailed furniture specifications - from block plans, to typical development through installation documentation and punch list completion.
- Create 3D drawings to finalize selections and obtain client approval.
- Create design binders and client standards binders as necessary.
- Coordinate outsourced resources as needed and required.
- Perform on-site architectural field verifications and update AutoCAD/CET floor plans as needed.
- Document inventory of existing furniture as required for project scope.
- Electrical placement based on furniture layouts and room types.
- Maintain current AutoCAD/CET backgrounds and update as needed.
- Workstations and building room numbering plans.
- Follow all formats for graphic standards.
- Provide team feedback on specification and product application.
- Obtain detailed information on project phasing to ensure that product arrives as required.
- Perform specification checking and assist Design team with double-checks for projects.
- Review shop drawings from vendors to insure correct integration within project space and adherence to design intent prior to client review and approval.
Insidesource Core Responsibilities
- Exemplify Insidesource values of Team First, Client Led, Change Makers, Experience Focused.
- Participate in All Company Meetings and Regional Town Halls.
- Embody diversity, equity, and inclusion in our Insider community and business practices.
Supervisory Responsibilities
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Skills, Knowledge, Experience Required
- 1-2 years experience in the commercial furniture industry.
- Experience with AutoCAD, CET, CAP 2020 Worksheet, and Sketch-Up preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite required.
- Knowledge of interior design field and current practices.
- Knowledge and understanding of applicable building codes, ADA regulations, National Electrical Code, etc.
- Knowledge of workplace trends (aesthetic, ergonomics, technology integration, workplace culture, etc.).
- Strong working knowledge of commercial furniture vendors, including features/benefits, pricing, application and assembly, specification options and nomenclature, or willingness to learn quickly.
- Understanding of contract furniture processes, including specification development, order preparation, project management, order management and delivery/installation.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills (including grammar, spelling and proof-reading).
- Strong organizational and problem solving skills.
- High attention to detail and a keen eye for interior design, finishes, space planning and graphics.
- Strong presentation skills and ability to facilitate design development activities with client and client’s project team. Ability to present using live design in person or over virtual meeting.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced and collaborative work environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal dealership sales, project management, account coordination, procurement and operations/installation groups, client, contractor and subcontractor trades, A&D firms, electricians and clients IT group, etc.
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