CAD Designer - Furniture Systems & Specs (AutoCAD)

Continua Interiors; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Continua Interiors in Springfield, IL seeks a design professional to lead furniture development, specifications, and site coordination. You will translate concepts into accurate drawings and detailed specs for client projects, collaborating with internal teams and partners.

Responsibilities include coordinating with vendors, conducting site visits, producing installation drawings, and mentoring junior designers while upholding high standards and organized documentation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience.
• Willingness to travel locally to job sites.
• Strong knowledge of interior commercial construction, architecture, design, real estate, and contract furnishings.
• Experience with Herman Miller and Knoll products.
• Experience presenting to clients, preferably alongside salespeople.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Skills in translating design concepts into accurate drawings and specifications.
• Ability to assess architectural field conditions and building system interfaces with furniture.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, CET, CAP, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite; willingness to learn new systems.
• Maintain relevant industry certifications.
• Ability to build and nurture relationships with vendors and industry partners.
• Confidence and independence in progressing through the design process with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct furniture needs analysis to define requirements for implementing designs.
• Develop innovative and effective solutions that add value and enhance product application techniques to design solutions.
• Prepare and run design meetings with industry partners and end users.
• Generate custom products/specials, COM testing, shop, and submittal drawings.
• Create final furniture specifications (specs) and pricing.
• Create installation drawing packages.
• Coordinates with AV, plumbing, data, and electrical vendors to ensure seamless integration with furniture layouts.
• Prepares for and conducts site visits and field verifications to ensure accurate on-site assessments.
• Ensures accuracy by performing thorough spec checks and cross-verifying work with team members to maintain high-quality standards.
• Maintains organized and up-to-date email communications, file structures, and drawings, ensuring easy access and efficient retrieval of information.
• Conveys ideas effectively through well-crafted detailed drawings, and comprehensive spec books, presenting them in a thoughtful manner.
• Mentors and supports other designers, providing guidance and fostering their professional growth and development.
• Demonstrates initiative in self-guided learning to continuously enhance product and industry knowledge.
• Maintains client design standards programs, ensuring consistency and quality across all projects.
• Balance workload capacity, considering project complexity and size to ensure successful outcomes.
• Embrace cross-training on vertical markets, expanding expertise and versatility.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Design documentation

Education

Industry certifications

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

CET

CAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Continua Interiors in Springfield, IL seeks a design professional to lead furniture development, specifications, and site coordination. You will translate concepts into accurate drawings and detailed specs for client projects, collaborating with internal teams and partners.

Responsibilities include coordinating with vendors, conducting site visits, producing installation drawings, and mentoring junior designers while upholding high standards and organized documentation.