Architectural Senior Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

Eye Designs Group, the leader in ophthalmic environments has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Interior Designer within our organization. The ideal candidate will be an experienced designer with extensive AutoCAD experience. This position is on site 5 days a week.

Architectural Senior Designer

Job Summary:

This is an experienced, individual contributor, position which works under limited supervision and is responsible for providing design consultation and execution of ophthalmic office space and/or exam rooms based on client specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage client accounts from design through post installation to ensure client satisfaction with process and products.
• Support national sales reps with client presentations and inquiries.
• Create and present to clients design options including but not limited to: space planning, ceiling design, lighting, furniture and interior finishes based on client specifications and budget.
• Assist clients with making final design selections.
• Complete sign off package drawings and obtain client approval.
• Create construction drawings for use by contractors, architects, and clients.
• Update drawings and sales orders with any client changes.
• Order finish samples for clients as needed.
• Respond to client and contractor inquiries and requests in a timely manner.
• Create drawings and input building plans or shells in AutoCAD, as needed.
• Coordinate with various departments in order to complete projects on time and deliver a seamless experience to clients.
• Keep abreast of latest industry trends by meeting with design reps, maintaining design library, and participating in various educational opportunities.
• Update CRM accordingly with all client correspondence, task and activities completed per project.
• Quote, order and follow up on chair and wall covering orders.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
• Five (5) or more years of interior design, space planning or commercial design experience.
• Experience with producing 2D and 3D drawings using AutoCAD software.
• Prior experience with sales in a design role helpful.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office application such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Advanced knowledge of interior design principles and practices.
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD software.
• Familiarity with creating purchase orders.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and as an individual contributor.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Strong attention to details.
• Good listening skills with the ability to transform client specifications into design concepts.
• Basic mathematical aptitude.
• Problem solving skills.

Benefits:

• Benefits of working at Eye Designs include Medical/Dental/Vision coverage.
• 100% employer paid Short Term Disability.
• Voluntary Life/Accident/Cancer Insurance.
• 401(k)/Profit Sharing.
• Volunteer and charitable donation opportunities.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• An employee discount program, and paid Holiday time.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• While performing duties of the job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions.
• The noise, light, sound, and temperature levels are usually moderate and typical of an office environment.

Our company is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.