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