Designer

Alfred-Williams-; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfred Williams & Company is seeking a Senior Designer to advance our furniture planning team. The role involves inputting layouts into AutoCAD via CAP and CET, preparing client proposals with pricing, and developing color/material presentations for commercial spaces.

Candidates should have a four-year design degree (or two-year with sufficient experience), five years in commercial furniture design, and strong CET Designer proficiency. MillerKnoll knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Four-year design program or two-year with work exp in interiors.
• Minimum five years in commercial furniture design and planning.
• Proficiency in CET Designer required.
• MillerKnoll product knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Input furniture layouts and space plans into AutoCAD via CAP and CET.
• Prepare client proposals with pricing and discounts.
• Develop color and material presentations (digital and physical).
• Coordinate with vendors on pricing and lead times.
• Organize project files per design standards and maintain site records.

Skills

AutoCAD

CET Designer

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Interior design degree

Tools

CAP

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job 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 SkillsSelf-starter who is highly motivated, flexible, and able to multi-taskWorks well in a cross-functional team environment, exhibiting exceptional communication skillsAble to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines on multiple projects simultaneouslyResponsibilities and Technical SkillsSkilled and efficient input of furniture layouts and space plans into AutoCAD via CAP and CETExperience with pricing and discounting commercial furniture to produce client proposalsDevelopment of color and material presentations, both electronic and physicalCommunicate with vendors to determine pricing, discounts, etc.Set up and maintain project files per design and company standardsField verification and measurement of site conditionsExperience in space planning, typical development, and systems furniture layoutCompile detailed inventory of existing product (stored or on-site) & record information with minimal assistanceDevelopment of installation drawingsBasic understanding of Building Codes, ADA requirements, and Electrical/Data requirements applied to a projectCheck all drawings and specifications for 100% accuracyAssist to define the scope of a project, assess customer needs and program design applicationsActive and thoughtful participation in client interactions and programming sessionsGraduate 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