Client Design Specialist

Geiger; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 69,920 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off including Vacation and Parental Leave

401(k)

Short/Long Term Disability

Job summary

Geiger in Los Angeles is looking for a design professional to support their Sales Team by providing product solutions for workplace needs. This role requires creating office layouts and collaborating with the architecture and design community. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields and experience with CAD software. The compensation range is $69,920.00 to $92,000.00 plus a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in design.
• 3-5 years in design or custom cabinet manufacturing.
• Familiarity with contract furniture preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create office layouts and drawings for client RFPs.
• Support Sales Team with solutions for client needs.
• Act as a liaison between sales and design communities.
• Maintain showroom standards and assist customer experience.

Skills

Contract furniture experience

Strong sense of the customer and sales process

Cross functional teamwork

Knowledge of CAD software applications

Vectorworks experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Industrial Design, or Furniture Design

Three to five years of design related experience

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Vectorworks

Job description

General Purpose

• Supports Geiger Sales Team by providing product drawings and specifications for commercial furniture designers and space planners. Responsible for creating product solutions for workplace needs by influencing the direction of product and service development with insights from a planning and interior design and architecture point of view.

Essential Functions

• Creates office and workplace room layouts and drawing typicals in response to RFPs from clients
• Masters understanding of Geiger Product lines as it relates to current trends and how to best position them against competitors
• Participate in regular internal and external training and education initiatives that support Geiger’s efforts to sustain its position as an industry leader
• Fields calls/requests from internal and external audiences for application guidance/support
• Partnering with national Sales Team to create Geiger custom solutions for casegoods and ancillary furniture
• Engages with internal teams to inspire optimal solutions and internal improvements
• Provide documentation essential for Geiger Engineers and Manufacturing team to successfully produce furniture
• Provides detailed specifications and pricing for custom furniture solutions
• Drives optimal client value‑add and value‑engineered solutions
• Articulates applications within Vectorworks, 4D, and other tools as applicable to support various product application needs
• Serve as a liaison between internal partners (sales, order entry, manufacturing and engineering) and the A&D community (furniture dealers, architecture firms and interior design firms)
• Support Geiger sales team by delivering excellent showroom‑based customer experience for end user clients and the Architect & Design community
• Maintain showroom standards as mandated by the MillerKnoll Customer Experience Team
• Regular inventory of sales resources so they are readily available for client needs
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives
• Travel as needed (up to 10%) to support client engagements and team development

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Industrial Design, or Furniture Design from an accredited program; or equivalent years of experience
• Three to five years of prior design related experience or experience in custom cabinet design and millwork design/manufacturing preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Contract furniture experience preferred
• Strong sense of the customer and sales process and proven ability to facilitate customer and field interaction
• Ability to work with cross functional teams to create, specify, and present design solutions
• Knowledge of CAD software applications; Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or product specification and drawing software
• Vectorworks experience is ideal
• Ability to effectively use office automation, communication, software and tools currently used in the Herman Miller office environment

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Geiger is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

Compensation range for this role is $69,920.00 - $92,000.00. Relevant salary considerations will include candidate qualifications and experience, other business/organizational needs and market factors. You may also be eligible to receive a geographic premium, annual discretionary incentive and equity awards which are subject to the rules governing these programs. The company offers a full spectrum of benefits including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Vacation and Parental Leave), Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our associates.

This organization participates in E‑Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].