Senior Project Designer

Summary: This position is responsible for the execution and coordination of complex interior design projects in conjunction with the client and the sales team. This individual applies the established design intent to specific project parameters to meet client needs in the areas of Space Planning, CAD, Furniture and Finish resources and Color and Materials applications.

Responsibilities:

Project Design

• – Apply and adapt established design intent to meet client needs / requests.
• – Coordinate all phases of the interior design process to ensure completion in a timely and accurate manner.
• – Develop CAD representations and accurately determine project / order specifications.
• – Provide regular updates to Project Design Manager and sales team.
• – Assemble team meetings with Sales Coordinator, Project Manager, Installation Supervisor and / or sales team members whenever warranted to facilitate complete and timely communication.

Sales Support

• – Aid sales in presentations for new clients and future projects.
• – Promote products and services through presentations, marketing strategies, and sales techniques.

Department Citizenship

• – Maintain internal reporting systems; i.e., timesheets, project files and project schedules.
• – Act as a mentor to Project Designers on process, design and technical issues.
• – Contribute to a collaborative and positive work environment within the department.
• – Support the design process and continuous improvement process as it relates to design.

The job requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job responsibilities of this job. The requirements are representative of the competencies, knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Competency Requirements:

• Problem Solving/Analysis – Breaks down problems into smaller components, understands underlying issues, can simplify and process complex issues, understands the difference between critical details and unimportant facts.
• Budgets/Cost Control – Plans for and uses resources efficiently, always looks for ways to reduce costs, creates accurate and realistic budgets, tracks and adjusts budgets, contributes to budget planning.
• Creativity/Innovation – Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, takes risks, supports change, encourages innovation, solves problems creatively.
• Self Development – Seeks out and accepts feedback, is a proactive learner, takes on tough assignments to improve skills, keeps knowledge and skills up-to-date, turns mistakes into learning opportunities.
• Job Knowledge – Understands duties and responsibilities, has necessary job knowledge, has necessary technical skills, understands company mission/values, keeps job knowledge current, is in command of critical issues.
• Communication – Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills.
• People Development – Provides feedback and coaching, rewards hard work and risk taking, takes mentoring role, challenges and develops employees, accepts mistakes, provides visibility/opportunity.
• Integrity/Ethics – Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, conveys good news and bad.
• Interpersonal Skills – Has good listening skills, builds strong relationships, is flexible/open-minded, negotiates effectively, solicits performance feedback and handles constructive criticism.Learning Agility – Learns quickly; demonstrates curiosity; masters new concepts and information; pursues self-development; seeks opportunities to master new knowledge.
• Vision and Values – Supports values and daily actions and decisions, communicates vision and values to others, generates enthusiasm, incorporates vision when planning.
• Work Environment/Safety – Promotes mutual respect, keeps workplace clean and safe, supports safety programs.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Dependability – Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, meets attendance/punctuality requirements.
• Teaming – Works with others to achieve shared goals; acknowledges and leverages others’ strengths; balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes fully; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed; shares successes and gives credit when due.
• Sales Organization – Submits accurate and timely sales reports, maintains account records, uses samples/literature efficiently, maintains company equipment, uses consultants efficiently, maximizes sales promotions and incentive programs.
• Customer Focus – Builds customer confidence, is committed to increasing customer satisfaction, sets achievable customer expectations, assumes responsibility for solving customer problems, ensures commitments to customers are met, solicits opinions and ideas from customers, responds to internal customers.
• Adaptability/Flexibility – Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, adjusts plans to meet changing needs.
• Computer Skills – Skilled in the use of computers, adapts to new technology, keeps abreast of changes, learns new programs quickly, uses computers to improve productivity.
• Listening Skills – Listens attentively to others, asks clarifying questions, actively listens, stays open to other viewpoints, manages distractions and interruptions.
• Multitasking – Manages multiple simultaneous activities or projects effectively; handles urgent requests and emergencies appropriately. (Not in sf)
• Project Management – Establishes project goals, milestones, and procedures, defines roles and responsibilities, acquires project resources, coordinates projects throughout company, monitors project progress, manages multiple projectsQuality – Accurately completes assigned tasks with thorough attention to detail; checks own work for accuracy and completeness; applies feedback to improve performance.
• Results Focus – Targets and achieves results, sets challenging goals, prioritizes tasks, overcomes obstacles, accepts accountability, sets team standards and responsibilities, provides leadership/motivation.
• Sense of Urgency – Prioritizes well, shows energy, reacts to opportunities, instills urgency in others, meets deadlines.
• Technical Skills – Understands specialty equipment, keeps knowledge up-to-date, is a technical resource for others, follows technology practices and standards.
• Personal Organization – Keeps information organized and accessible, maintains clean/functional work space, works systematically/efficiently, manages time well.

Education and / or Experience: Bachelor’s degree from 4-year college or university required. Interior Design degree from an accredited university preferred. Minimum three years’ professional experience in office furniture / interiors or related field.

Certification Requirements:

Computer Skills: Must demonstrate familiarity with the Windows operating environment and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Must demonstrate proficiency with AutoCAD, SketchUp and CAP, with at least three years’ experience preferred.

Other Key Skills and Abilities:

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Primary Environment: Ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment found in a typical office. Occasional exposure to building areas where use of personal protective equipment such as hard hats, hearing protection and safety glasses may be required.

Creative offers a full benefit package, paid time off, holiday pay, community service hours and a unique working environment.

Creative is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employer