Project Designer (Commercial Furniture)

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Project Designer

Status: Full time, regular

Compensation: Salary of $60,000-$85,000 per year, depending on relevant knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience

Supervisor: Design Team Lead

Core Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday (Work is sometimes available/required outside of these hours, depending on business needs.)

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The project designer applies technical knowledge and specialized skills in order to provide commercial furniture interior design services to clients and colleagues.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Interior Design

• Lead design efforts from initial meeting through installation.
• Attend client meetings to ensure design scope.
• Perform site visits to confirm conditions and verify electrical and architectural dimensions.
• Collect necessary data through programming to determine client needs when required.
• Provide space planning & floor plan development.
• Create workstation typicals.
• Select finishes for furnishings, flooring, walls, windows or ceilings when requested.
• Provide furniture selections and specifications.
• Prepare look books with furniture & finish selections to improve customer visualization.
• Inventory product for reconfigurations when required.
• Perform quality checks to ensure accuracy of specifications.
• Prepare furniture installation documents to our installation lead or project manager to equip the team for accurate installation of furniture.
• Installation package to include: 3-D isometric of workstation, dimensioned furniture plan, dimensioned electrical and panel plan, elevation views of configs indicating tiles, tagged furniture in floorplan view with idea book.
• Problem-solve installation issues or punch list items with Project Manager or Installer as needed.
• Participate in training and development activities as assigned.

 

Project Communication/Coordination

• Communicate design progress to salesperson.
• Provide pricing and specifications to salesperson.
• Discuss project phasing with project manager.
• Deliver specifications to order coordinators by using a SIF file.
• Communicate with sub-contractors as required for wall treatments, flooring specifications, ceiling, lighting, workstation electrical or built-in furniture options.
• Determine communication needed with A & D firms or clients with salesperson.
• Email communication with vendors for pricing and product information.

 

SKILLS + ABILITIES:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.
• Proficient in production of working drawings: Space planning, floor plans, furniture plans, finish schedules (AutoCAD and/or CET experience a plus)
• Rendering ability preferred (CET experience a plus)
• Proficient creating specifications in Project Spec or equivalent
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Commitment to providing the highest level of design service
• Ability to multitask and prioritize efficiently
• Detail-oriented with problem-solving abilities
• Self-motivated, proactive, and ability to work with little to no supervision
• Positive, efficient team player with good leadership skills
• Good communication skills to interact effectively with individuals at various levels of an organization both within and outside the company

 

EDUCATION + QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Fine Arts, or similar field
• 3 years of experience in commercial design in healthcare, education and/or government environments
• Preferred: Interior design license or NCIDQ certification obtained or in process

\nCompany Description

Thomas Interiors is a certified MillerKnoll furniture dealership servicing the greater Chicago area. Our passion is to care deeply for those we serve, work tirelessly to accomplish their goals, and exceed their expectations.

Company Description

Thomas Interiors is a certified MillerKnoll furniture dealership servicing the greater Chicago area. Our passion is to care deeply for those we serve, work tirelessly to accomplish their goals, and exceed their expectations.