Designer

Alfred Williams & Co; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfred Williams & Company in Charlotte, NC seeks a Designer to join our furniture planning team at the Showroom. This full-time role focuses on space planning, design development, and client proposals in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial furniture design, proficiency in CET Designer and AutoCAD, and strong communication. Knowledge of MillerKnoll products is preferred; on-site work required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create furniture layouts and space plans in AutoCAD using CAP and CET.
• Prepare client proposals with pricing and discounts for commercial furniture.
• Develop color and material presentations (electronic and physical).
• Coordinate with vendors for pricing and discounts.
• Organize project files per design/company standards.
• Field verify and measure site conditions.
• Space planning and systems furniture layout.
• Inventory existing product (stored or on-site) and record data.
• Create installation drawings.
• Understand building codes, ADA, and electrical/data needs.
• Check drawings and specs for accuracy.
• Assist defining project scope and client requirements.
• Participate in client interactions and programming sessions.

Skills

Interior design

Space planning

Communication

Time management

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Interior design degree (bachelor's/associate)

Tools

AutoCAD

CET Designer

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat Professional

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Charlotte Showroom - Charlotte, NC 28202Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: Some TravelJob Shift: DayJob 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. To further build and develop our furniture planning team, Alfred Williams & Company is looking for a Designer.

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