Designer - Interior Construction

Summary
The Interior Construction Designer is responsible for designing and implementing demountable wall partition solutions from multiple manufacturers. This role supports projects from initial estimating and schematic design through specification and ordering of architectural wall systems, all tailored to client requirements.

Title: Designer - Interior Construction

Department: Design

FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Areas Of Responsibility

Ability to design and implement new projects

Ability to implement a well-designed plan using ICE and AutoCAD software

Communicate project expectations to all COR Team members

Capable of working independently, prioritizing workload, determining, and adhering to project timeframes and deadlines determined by the Interior Construction Team

Provide planning services which include: Programming (information gathering and documentation); Field measurements; Design development (block plans and detailed CAD plans), 2D and 3D views using ICE Software and AutoCAD

Determine project requirements with Sales, Project Management, clients, and A&D firms

Attend weekly Interior Construction Team meetings

Attend client meetings with Sales and/or Project Manager

Produce complete and accurate shop drawings per project requirements

Communicate issues to the client, Sales, and Project Manager

Assist Sales in presentations and the selling effort

Perform self-checks and double-checks

Follow the Creative Office Resources Design Process

Assist in training new design employees as requested

Other duties as required

These responsibilities are not designed to cover all responsibilities required of the employee. All duties and responsibilities may change at the discretion of Creative Office Resources at any time with or without notice.

Required Education, Skills, And Experience

Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field from CIDA accredited school

1-3 years post-degree professional design experience

Trained in AutoCAD

Experience reading architectural plans and schedules

Aptitude for detail

Ability and initiative to seek guidance and advice to advance training skills on product, design process, and technology.

Willingness to learn and take direction with a positive, professional attitude, and implement new product initiatives

Produce complete and accurate shop drawings per project requirements

Communicate issues to the client, sales, and project manager

Ability to learn other software programs quickly

Prepared to work cross-departmentally

Professionalism in manner, attire, and written/verbal communication to interact effectively with a wide range of people both within and outside of the company

Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills:

Must be able to read, write, interpret, and communicate fluently in English

Writing skills must be sufficient to compose and edit a variety of documents using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation with the ability to pay close attention to detail and proofread work carefully

Strong Microsoft Office Suite with ability to learn and use new computer programs/applications

Good organizational, time management, customer service and problem-solving skills

Ability to work accurately to meet deadlines by adapting to changes in work environment, work assignments, and/or changes in priorities in a flexible way by working from your own initiative and/or following direction, policies, or procedures

Use analytical and decision-making skills to offer options and resolve problems in a variety of contexts

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, ensuring efficiency of projects from start to finish

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 fast-paced office environment daily with visits to various sites including warehouse, construction sites, client sites and offices

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Creative Office Resources. 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. These protections extend to all terms and conditions of employment and management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, trainings and career development.
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