Designer II provides design and consultative services to clients and internal sales staff. The designer is a valued professional member of the team, bringing knowledge, aesthetics and creative ideas that improve company results through workstyles, trends, products, and space.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Attends client meetings/planning sessions to review project scope and assess programming needs.
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Review documents and analyze building plans/site conditions to assure accurate space requirements.
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Conducts field measurements, existing furniture inventories and code analysis.
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Conceptualize design solutions and prepare drawings based on information received from client and sales team.
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Develop / present space plans and furniture typicals that address the programming/needs analysis.
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Responsible for the development and accuracy of project drawings and furniture specifications.
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Use CET & Project Matrix to create working drawings, renderings, and accurate specifications.
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Present schematic layouts, preliminary and final design layouts, presentation media and proposed specification lists, to be provided to client.
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Select / develop / present color and finish options including finish presentations and renderings.
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Lead Live Design presentation for clients.
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Required to self-check all project documents (drawings, specs, renderings) prior to submitting for double check.
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Responsible for transmitting complete and accurate project documentation to the team for order entry and installation.
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Provide working drawings to third party contractors as needed (A&D firm, GC, electrician, IT, etc.)
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Request quotes and drawings from ancillary vendors.
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Able to estimate time to complete project scope of work for budgetary purposes and complete weekly timesheet for accurate billing.
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Provide timely and accurate information for clients/vendors.
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Attends weekly team meetings and all required company/department functions and trainings.
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Demonstrate full knowledge of application of codes, electrical and data planning on projects.
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Full knowledge of technology tools required to perform duties (CET, Netsuite) and attend regular training.
Qualifications and Skills:
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Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture
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Minimum 15 years industry experience or 10 years with NCIDQ, WELL or LEED certification
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Advanced AutoCAD, CET & Specification programs
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Exceptional design skills
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Leading a full project start to finish
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Proficient in all commercial products including Haworth
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Polished communication skills
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Follow all company policies
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Enthusiasm, passion, and curiosity
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Willingness to learn and collaborate
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Actively participate in training & meetings