Job Details
Effective Date: Immediate
Employment Type: Full-time
Supervisor: Design Manager
Salary: Based upon Experience
Benefits: medical, dental, paid time off, 401K match, plus more!
A better workplace is in sight. At APG, we dream big, act with purpose and push limits to create spaces that move organizations forward. If you believe in better and want to be part of a team of workplace visionaries in a creative and exciting environment, we want to talk to you!
APG Office Furnishings is growing and searching for a motivated Project Designer.
Job Description: Responsible for the design process from initial discovery and programming, through installation and post-occupancy. Duties include client communication, programming, space planning, furniture and materials selections, quote generation, preparation of all installation plans and other necessary project documentation. Client engagement across project timeline including presentation of product and layout solutions, with or without Sales involvement, based on client relationship and circumstances. The Project Designer will manage multiple interior furnishings projects within a collaborative team environment.
Job Responsibilities include:
- Review and assess the Project Scope of Work and collaborate with the Project Team on go forward strategy
- Review and develop product specifications based upon client needs or design documents
- Create interior furniture solutions using computer-generated design software, populating the space from scratch or from a predesigned floor plan
- Create client deliverables specific to each project, including but not limited to floor plans, specifications, renderings, and 3D flythroughs
- Assist in fabric and finish selection and presentation
- Review all drawings and specifications for accuracy
- Evaluate site conditions and gather field dimensions as needed to ensure fit and appropriateness of furniture selections
- Create installation drawings and related documentation
- Gather all necessary documents and client signoffs required for order entry
- Record and track design hours for project billing
- Additional responsibilities may be required depending on defined Project Scope of Work
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s Degree in Interior Design or related field
- Minimum of 2 years corporate design experience
- Proficiency in AutoCAD 2018 or newer, CAP 20/20 commercial software and Microsoft Office programs
- Knowledge and competency in CET Designer a plus
- Strong knowledge of Herman Miller, Knoll or other major systems manufacturers
- Expertise in production of working drawings: floor plans, furniture plans, finish, floor and wall treatment schedules, interior elevations and isometrics, renderings, etc.
- Ability to handle multiple office design projects and manage deliverable execution to project schedule
- Enthusiastic team player with excellent client communication skills
- Willingness to work within the office environment, travel between regional offices and to client locations as needed
- Detail oriented individual with the ability to produce accurate furniture and finish specifications and installation drawings
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Exceptional communication and customer service skills
- Knowledge of modular furniture (systems, power/data, etc.) a plus
- Strong understanding of interior construction including architectural elements, lighting, electrical and basic base building knowledge
- Ability to read and understand construction documents and specifications
- Ability to adapt and prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to foster relationships, comfortable interfacing with all project stakeholders as well as the internal team
- An aptitude with technology and a willingness to learn
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Must be extremely organized, with good time management skills and the ability to work independently
- Willingness to maintain continuing education and participate in additional training as required
Physical:
- Seeing, color perception, hearing/listening, clear speech, hand and finger dexterity
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
- Complex reading and writing skills, basic math skills, judgement/decision making, analysis/comprehension
Working Environment:
- Regularly works with others face to face, over the phone, through video conferencing and email
- Typically works in an office environment with moderate noise
- Willing to travel between regional offices and to client locations as needed or required
- Nature of work may require occasional overtime and some time spent out of the office
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.