Senior Designer

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Senior Designer position is responsible for providing space planning, furniture applications, visualizations, specifications, and installation drawings for contract furniture, all while maintaining a high level of satisfaction among internal and external client groups. The position expects mentorship, commitment to the growth of the larger Design team, excellence in presentation skills, and a highly collaborative relationship with Sales peers to drive business.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Training participation and engagement: self-guided, virtual, and collaborative learning
• Design and specify Herman Miller, Knoll, and other furniture for a variety of product applications, with an additional willingness to learn and implement new product initiatives
• Determine project requirements in collaboration with COR team members and industry partners
• Attend client meetings independently (if applicable) and act as a consultant for industry partners
• Provide Design services that support the use of contract furniture, such as: Initial programming and schematic Design process Design and implementation of a furniture block plan Ensuring space planning for furniture is code compliant Design development supported by drawings and renderings (using CET and AutoCAD software)
• Material application for projects: including workstations, private offices, and ancillary spaces
• Teaming on field measurements and product inventories
• Accurate drawings, visualizations, and product specifications
• Proven excellence in the ability to lead a client meeting and drive the Design solution
• Proven excellence in the ability to host showroom tours and contribute to presentations
• Capable of prioritizing workload independently

Required Education, Skills, And Experience

• 5+ years of professional experience in the Design industry
• Degree in Interior Design or related field from a CIDA-accredited school
• Highly proficient in AutoCAD software, MS Office, and CET, and the ability to learn new software quickly
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities
• Effective organizational skills with a critical eye for details
• Ability to work independently and be a contributing team player
• Initiative to seek guidance to advance skills on product, design process, and technology
• Proven track record of problem-solving skills and informed decision-making ability to listen, ask questions, and respond appropriately
• Proven track record of critical thinking, strategic mindset, and ability to employ big-picture assessment
• Professionalism in manner, attire, and all forms of communication
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a wide range of people within and outside of COR

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Work Environment

Work performed in a fast-paced office environment daily, with visits to various sites, including warehouses, construction sites, client sites, and offices. Environment subject to schedule and priority changes without advance notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Creative Office Resources is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, military service and veteran status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, or other non-merit based factors protected by federal, state and local laws.