Project Designer (Commercial Furniture)

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

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.