Interior Designer

There are many aspects that make a successful project, but someone who truly enjoys their work will be able to elevate their project to an impactful experience. • Someone who strives to be better every day and wants a team that supports that. Innovation in Design • On fire passion for design and creating environments that exceed expectations • Pushes the boundaries of design but also embraces non-creative work • Able to program and visualize an abstract concept and mold it into reality • Applies creative problem-solving skills to a variety of applications, from small workstation reconfigures to large, full interior projects • Demonstrates thoughtful and innovative applications of furniture and finishes • Can think holistically about a space, utilizing a full complement of services from commercial and custom furniture to inclusive interior finish packages • Able to follow a process, yet bold enough to suggest alternate Soft Skills • Able to maintain an optimistic outlook and find the positive, takes a solution-based stance to problem resolution • Excited to mentor and be a resource to young designers • Has a drive for continuous improvement and looks for opportunities to grow personally and professionally • Can generate creative ideas for keeping Custer design relevant and on the leading edge in the design field • Self-starter that wants to get things done, ambitious and driven • Adaptable and open to change • Shows resilience under stress Required Skills • Extensive experience in working within the commercial design industry and furniture specification • Ability to travel between Custer locations, Grand Rapids, Fort Wayne and Kalamazoo as needed • Excellent communication skills, can articulate ideas clearly • Can confidently lead multiple large, complex projects independently and demonstrates a high level of professionalism • Able to stay on task, manage several projects and timelines across multiple projects under strict deadlines • Can confidently engage with clients and present in a passionate, and professional manner • Able to create architectural drawings that clearly state design intent • Comfortable communicating with, and creating drawings for trades coordination • Can create furniture installation drawings and floor plans • Able to identify opportunities that allow growth in project scope and\or overall business • Has exceptional accuracy in specification development and a high level of attention to detail across all areas • Stays ahead of trends based on market research in impactful industries • Basic knowledge of CET, high-level of proficiency preferred • Can work comfortably and efficiently in a range of computer software: SketchUp, AutoCAD, Microsoft platforms and Adobe, Outlook • Has or is committed to pursuing their NCIDQ certification • High level of business acumen and knowledge of professional practices