Designer

Job DetailsJob Location: Nashville Showroom - Nashville, TN 37204Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: Some TravelJob Shift: DayJob Category: Design

Alfred Williams & Company is one of the largest MillerKnoll dealers in the country with a reputation for innovation, teamwork and a people-first culture. This is a great opportunity to be part of a talented and collaborative team that is passionate about creating meaningful workplace solutions.

To further build and develop our furniture planning team, Alfred Williams & Company is looking for a senior Designer. Responsibilities and skillset requirements include:

Personal and Interpersonal Skills

• Self-starter who is highly motivated, flexible, and able to multi-task
• Works well in a cross-functional team environment, exhibiting exceptional communication skills
• Able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines on multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities and Technical Skills

• Skilled and efficient input of furniture layouts and space plans into AutoCAD via CAP and CET
• Experience with pricing and discounting commercial furniture to produce client proposals
• Development of color and material presentations, both electronic and physical
• Communicate with vendors to determine pricing, discounts, etc.
• Set up and maintain project files per design and company standards
• Field verification and measurement of site conditions
• Experience in space planning, typical development, and systems furniture layout
• Compile detailed inventory of existing product (stored or on-site) & record information with minimal assistance
• Development of installation drawings
• Basic understanding of Building Codes, ADA requirements, and Electrical/Data requirements applied to a project
• Check all drawings and specifications for 100% accuracy
• Assist to define the scope of a project, assess customer needs and program design applications
• Active and thoughtful participation in client interactions and programming sessions

Qualifications

• Graduate of a four-year program or equivalent work experience with a two-year degree with a bachelor's/associate degree in interior design, preferred.
• A minimum five-year practical experience in commercial furniture design and planning.
• Proficiency in CET Designer is required.
• MillerKnoll product knowledge is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in the use of software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Professional