Designer

Alfred Williams & Co; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfred Williams & Company, a leading MillerKnoll dealer in Nashville, TN, seeks a senior Designer to join our furniture planning team. You will input layouts in AutoCAD via CAP and CET, develop color/material presentations, and coordinate with vendors to prepare client proposals.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of commercial furniture design experience, CET Designer proficiency, and knowledge of Building Codes/ADA requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a four-year program or equivalent work experience with a bachelor’s/associate degree in interior design, preferred.
• Minimum five years of 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 Pro

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Self-starter

Cross-functional teamwork

Prioritization & deadlines

Attention to detail

Education

Interior design degree (B.Des / B.A.S. / A.A.S.) or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

CAP & CET

CET Designer

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Nashville Showroom - Nashville, TN 37204Position 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 senior Designer. Responsibilities and skillset requirements include:

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