Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Designer

FSLA: Exempt

Supervisor Responsibilities: No

Happy clients, amazing products, passionate employees … there are lots of great reasons to work at Creative Office Resources! We are the nation’s leading Miller/Knoll dealer and a leading resource in the contract furniture industry. Whether we’re designing new space, installing new offices, or relocating existing office spaces, we deliver exceptional and innovative results.

Summary

Do you enjoy space planning and problem solving? Do you want to make an impact on the future of the built environment? Do you thrive on working with different people and industries? Join us in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and supportive work environment! Are you ready to share your insight, perspective, and creativity?

Our designers work closely with our sales team and clients to program, plan, and specify contract furniture using the latest specification and rendering software. We work closely with our partners at Miller/Knoll to bring cutting-edge workplace strategy and design to commercial, institutional, health care, and hospitality settings. Responsibilities for this role include programming and space planning, site verification, product specifications, drawings, inventory, coordination with consultants, fabrics and finish palette selection, and assisting sales with presentations for clients. Designers also participate in specialty groups focused on industry trends, product development, special-purpose furniture, textiles, technology, and other industry areas.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience

• BS or BA degree in Interior Design from a FIDER/CIDA accredited institution preferred
• High level of attention to detail and technical proficiency
• Experience drawing or specifying contract furnishings
• Knowledge of IBC, ADA, MAAAB, and other life safety codes
• Ability to coordinate, plan, organize, and manage multiple responsibilities and high-volume workload effectively with speed and accuracy
• Self-motivated, innovative, and team-focused
• Strong collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Confident in leading client presentations
• Familiarity with the A&D and commercial interiors industry
• Proficient in AutoCAD 2018 and Microsoft Office; ability to learn other software programs quickly
• CET, CAP Designer, CAP Worksheet, SketchUp experience preferred

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Moving oneself in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces

Work Environment:

• Work performed in a fast-paced office environment daily, with visits to various sites, including warehouses, construction sites, client sites, and offices

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Creative Office Resources. Creative Office Resources is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, military service ad veteran status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, or other non-merit based factors protected by federal, state and local laws. These protections extend to all terms and conditions of employment and management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development.