Designer

Continua Interiors; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-Art Facility

EOS Methodology

All-Company Meetings

Community Service Opportunities

Company Social Hours

Make an Impact

Job summary

Continua Interiors is seeking a designer with 3+ years of experience to develop furniture plans, create specs, and coordinate with AV, data, and electrical teams. You will travel locally for on-site assessments and collaborate with clients, salespeople, and industry partners.

You will translate concepts into precise drawings, manage multiple projects, and mentor other designers while upholding company standards and continuous learning. Standard hours apply.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience.
• Ability to travel locally to job sites for on-site assessments and in-person customer meetings.
• Strong knowledge of interior commercial construction, architecture, design, real estate, and contract furnishings.
• In-depth product knowledge and application, including 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.
• Capability to assess architectural field conditions and building system interfaces with furniture.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects efficiently.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, CET, CAP, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and commercial furniture industry software; 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.
• Physical Requirements: sitting, reaching, occasional standing, travel between offices/sites; lifting up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a furniture needs analysis to define requirements for implementing designs.
• Develop innovative and effective solutions that add value and enhance product application techniques.
• 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.
• Coordinate with AV, plumbing, data, and electrical vendors to integrate with furniture layouts.
• Perform site visits and field verifications for accurate on-site assessments.
• Maintain high-quality standards through thorough spec checks and team collaboration.

Skills

AutoCAD

CET

CAP

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Furniture software

Job description

Description

WHO WE ARE

Through our offering of furniture, walls, and audio-visual solutions, Continua Interiors is on a mission to transform the way people work, learn and heal across the Midwest. Continua places great importance on fostering a supportive work environment that values culture, community, and connection with both team members and clients. We are not just a company; we are a movement, reshaping the dealer landscape across the Midwest.

OUR CORE VALUES

Strive To Be Great | Do Hard Things | Stronger Together | Own It

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Design Development
• Furniture & Finish Selection
• Specifications
• Technical & Conceptual Drawings
• Customer Experience

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Conduct a 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.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE:

• 3+ years of industry experience.
• Ability to travel locally to job sites for on-site assessments and in-person customer meetings
• Strong knowledge of interior commercial construction, architecture, design, real estate, and contract furnishings.
• In-depth product knowledge and application, including 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.
• Capability to assess architectural field conditions and understanding building system interfaces with furniture.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects efficiently.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, CET, CAP, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and commercial furniture industry software; 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.
• Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop. The employee may occasionally lift and /or move up to 20 pounds. This position may require travel between offices, jobsites, and/or client locations, which may involve extended periods of sitting or standing, lifting light luggage, and adapting to different time zones.

WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE:

• A State-of-the-Art Facility with incredible technology throughout and a multitude of workspaces at your disposal
• Use the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) methodology to provide tools to help individuals and teams achieve goals, growth, and improvement.
• Quarterly All Company Meetings
• Community Service opportunities
• Company social hours
• Ability to use your talents and strengths to make a positive impact

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The hiring compensation range for this position is an annual base salary of $66,000 - $78,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and location, as well as internal equity and market considerations.

Benefits available in this position include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Company paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• HSA, DCA and FSA options available
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401k Match (50% of every 1% up to 4%)

HOURS:

This is a full-time position. Standard work schedule is Monday-Friday unless otherwise noted.

DISCLOSURES:

Notice: The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their manager.

Notice: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Continua is a drug-free workplace.

Continua is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are not able to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future for