Designer / Sr. Designer (Omaha)

SUMMARY:

Produce creative design recommendations that meet or exceed client expectations. Develop space solutions and recommend products, colors, and finishes for client. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Gather information through field measurements, inventory of product for clients, and programming necessary to complete projects accurately.
• Develop, design, and create new application ideas.
• Space plan, develop accurate product specification and application plans, and provide detailed installation drawings for projects.
• Excellent communication with people outside the organization while representing the organization to accomplish the following duties:

Establish realistic expectations with clients to complete deliverables within the expected time frame.

Assist in development of client standards documents.

Assist in the development and presentation of sales proposals – Power point presentations, 3D

renderings, preparing Presentation boards.

Provide creative and knowledgeable product offerings for clients.

• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain those relationships.
• Provide assistance to the department when necessary to balance the department’s workload.
• Checking other designer’s specifications.
• Develop and execute goals and plans to accomplish assigned work.
• Maximize revenue opportunities from design services.
• Accurately record billable time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design or architectural studies/interior design required or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, 3-D rendering programs and ability to learn new programs.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• At least one year of design layout experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and high-pressure environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to come up with solutions to obstacles/problems quickly.
• Space planning skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability work well with various personalities.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail.