Designer – Contract Furniture (CET/AutoCAD)

Kirksey & Co. is a commercial furniture dealership seeking a creative and detail-oriented Designer to join our team in Nashville, TN. This role is both technical and client-facing, with Designers participating directly in client communications, presentations, and project reviews to ensure design intent is clearly conveyed and executed. Design & Specification • Develop space plans, renderings, and finish/material palettes for client presentations • Produce accurate drawings, specifications, and deliverable packages for proposals and orders • Present design intent and solutions directly to clients through emails, virtual calls, and in-person meetings • Ensure designs align with budget targets, lead times, and installation requirements • Maintain accurate project documentation in SharePoint and other systems • Support proposal development by coordinating with Workplace Strategists and Project Coordinators Project Collaboration • Partner with Workplace Strategists, Project Coordinators, and directly with clients throughout the project lifecycle • Attend client planning meetings to capture programming details and design intent • Provide revised drawings or specifications as required to resolve punch list items • Collaborate closely with Project Managers to ensure design intent is carried into field execution • Communicate design direction and intent directly to clients, vendors, and project partners to ensure alignment Required: • 3+ years of professional experience with a commercial furniture dealership (or manufacturer/design firm in the contract furniture industry) • Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or related field • Proficiency in AutoCAD and CET Designer (Configura) • Strong organizational, time-management, and presentation skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Comfortable presenting to clients and engaging in professional written and verbal communication with external stakeholders • Ability to independently manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment • Proven track record of delivering design packages from concept through installation • Knowledge of 20-20 CAP and .sif file handling • Awareness of commercial furniture manufacturers and workplace product applications