Senior Designer – Philadelphia, PA

Duties and Responsibilities

• Space planning and any necessary fit plans
• Cook up all phases of the design process with the salesperson and customer
• Work with customers to develop final approved plans
• Create and deliver client presentations
• Development tasks, including drawings, calculations, cost estimates and specifications
• Reviews site; conducts field measurements as needed
• Code and regulation compliance
• Prepare installation drawings
• Manages changes and revisions
• Uploads current working version of plan with dimensions to PlanGrid for site surveyor
• Create fabric / finish boards upon request
• Maintains detailed and extensive project documentation, including records of all key decisions, phone conversations, approvals & sign offs and notes from all project meetings.
• Communicates regularly with PM and Director on project status, issues & concerns in regards to overall design or schedule.
• Product inventories as needed
• Ancillary product research
• Assist with the creation of final proposals
• Mentor new designers and provide guidance to the entire design group
• Provide final spec checks and sign off’s of specifications created by designers
• Work with management and other team leaders in the organization to evaluate design processes and make sure there is consistency between all OW Offices
• Manages design requests and distribution to the design team
• Prompt, reliable and regular attendance

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, or similar or equivalent experience
• 5+ year of experience in a similar role
• 3-5 years of CET experience
• Excellent Teknion product knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English both written and verbal
• MS Office Environment proficient
• Proficient in Sketch up, AutoCAD, Adobe
• Understands the importance of deadlines and the ability to meet them.
• Willingness to take the initiative on projects and issues that arise.
• Maintains a positive attitude and motivates others to do the same

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.