Designer

Alfred Williams & Company; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfred Williams & Company in Nashville is seeking a senior Designer to advance our furniture planning practice. You will lead space planning, develop installation drawings, and coordinate with vendors, clients, and internal teams to produce accurate layouts and proposals.

The role requires CET Designer proficiency, strong attention to detail, and a track record in commercial furniture design. MillerKnoll knowledge is a plus and collaboration is central to our culture.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a four-year program or equivalent work experience with a two-year 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 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Professional.

Responsibilities

• Input of furniture layouts and space plans into AutoCAD via CAP/CET with accuracy.
• Develop color and material presentations, both electronic and physical.
• Coordinate with vendors to determine pricing and discounts for client proposals.
• Set up and maintain project files per design and company standards.
• Field verification and measurement of site conditions.
• Space planning, typical development, and systems furniture layout.
• Compile inventory of existing product and record information with minimal assistance.
• Develop installation drawings per project requirements.
• Understand Building Codes, ADA, and Electrical/Data requirements.
• Check drawings and specifications for 100% accuracy.
• Assist to define project scope, assess customer needs and program design applications.
• Participate in client interactions and programming sessions.

Skills

Self-starter

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Space planning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Associate degree in interior design

Tools

AutoCAD

CET Designer

CAP

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Description

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