Designer

Alfred Williams & Co; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfred Williams & Company in Austin's showroom is seeking an experienced interior designer who specializes in commercial furniture design and space planning. You will input layouts into AutoCAD via CAP and CET, develop color/material presentations, and prepare client proposals.

The role requires five years of practical design experience, CET Designer proficiency, and knowledge of MillerKnoll products. You will collaborate with vendors, verify site conditions, and ensure 100% drawing accuracy

Qualifications

• Graduate of a four-year program or equivalent work experience with a two‑year degree with a bachelor's/associate degree in interior design, preferred
• A minimum five‑year practical experience in commercial furniture design and planning
• Proficiency in CET Designer is required
• MillerKnoll product knowledge is strongly preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Professional

Responsibilities

• Input furniture layouts and space plans into AutoCAD via CAP and CET
• Price and discount commercial furniture to produce client proposals
• Develop color and material presentations, both electronic and physical
• Communicate with vendors to determine pricing and discounts
• Set up and maintain project files per design and company standards
• Field verification and measurement of site conditions
• Experience in space planning, typical development, and systems furniture layout
• Compile detailed inventory of existing product and record information with minimal assistance
• Develop installation drawings
• Basic understanding of Building Codes, ADA requirements, and Electrical/Data requirements applied to a project
• Check all drawings and specifications for 100% accuracy
• Assist to define the scope of a project, assess customer needs and program design applications
• Active and thoughtful participation in client interactions and programming sessions

Skills

Self-starter

Cross-functional teamwork

Time management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's or associate degree in interior design

Tools

AutoCAD

CET Designer

CAP

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Job Location: Austin Showroom - Austin, TX 78752
Position Type: Full Time
Travel: Some Travel
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Design

Alfred Williams & Company is one of the largest MillerKnoll dealers in the country with a reputation for innovation, teamwork and a people‑first culture. This is a great opportunity to be part of a talented and collaborative team that is passionate about creating meaningful workplace solutions.

Personal and Interpersonal Skills

• Self‑starter who is highly motivated, flexible, and able to multi‑task
• Works well in a cross‑functional team environment, exhibiting exceptional communication skills
• Able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines on multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities and Technical Skills

• Skilled and efficient input of furniture layouts and space plans into AutoCAD via CAP and CET
• Experience with pricing and discounting commercial furniture to produce client proposals
• Development of color and material presentations, both electronic and physical
• Communicate with vendors to determine pricing, discounts, etc.
• Set up and maintain project files per design and company standards
• Field verification and measurement of site conditions
• Experience in space planning, typical development, and systems furniture layout
• Compile detailed inventory of existing product (stored or on‑site) & record information with minimal assistance
• Development of installation drawings
• Basic understanding of Building Codes, ADA requirements, and Electrical/Data requirements applied to a project
• Check all drawings and specifications for 100% accuracy
• Assist to define the scope of a project, assess customer needs and program design applications
• Active and thoughtful participation in client interactions and programming sessions

Qualifications

• Graduate of a four-year program or equivalent work experience with a two‑year degree with a bachelor's/associate degree in interior design, preferred
• A minimum five‑year practical experience in commercial furniture design and planning
• Proficiency in CET Designer is required
• MillerKnoll product knowledge is strongly preferred
• Proficient in the use of software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Professional