Senior Designer
The Senior Designer is responsible for timely implementation of design projects and provides comprehensive design services for clients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Responsible for comprehensive management, creation, presentation and execution of business design solutions for high revenue clients
- Collaborate with design leadership and sales team on project and design allocation
- Exercise creative discretion with formation and presentation of real time customer design experience
- Prepare client quotes for timely submission to applicable departments
- Representation of company at bid presentations
- Maintain detailed project documentation, including documentation of key project decisions and customer/project requests/revisions
- Provide timely, formal written communications throughout project to client, dealer and project team
- Support strategic new business development
- Collaborate with sales and operations on forecasting
- Support aspects of Project Management to include project administration, project implementation, order management, and installation
- Facilitate post-install process and punch list completion; ensure deliverable timeliness and accuracy
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in design or related field
- Minimum 5 to 10 years’ contract dealer experience
- Proficient in CET Designer, AutoCAD and Project Spec or similar furniture specification software.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and industry related software programs
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Capability to efficiently complete tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent knowledge of plans and specifications, construction techniques and details
- Demonstrated knowledge of commercial furniture and ergonomic trends
- Strong analysis and presentation skills
- Ability to exercise considerable judgement maintain confidentiality, and act in a diplomatic manner
- Ability to independently identify, research, follow-up and resolve issues
- An intelligent and articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization and possesses excellent communication skills
- A strategic planner with sound technical skills, an analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus
- A well-organized and self-directed individual who is able to work with minimal amount of supervision
- Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays pursuant with industry demands
- Willingness to travel
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- NCIDQ Certification and/or ASID Membership
- Project management experience
- A&D related experience
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Includes both a typical office and home office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues and occasional local and/or overnight travel including exposure to heat, cold, and inclement weather conditions. Mode of transportation for travel typically will include automobile and plane.