Designer

Alfred Williams & Co; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfred Williams & Co in Charleston showroom is seeking a design professional with proven experience in commercial furniture design and space planning to join our team. You will input layouts in AutoCAD via CAP and CET, develop color and material presentations, coordinate with vendors, and create installation drawings while ensuring code compliance and accuracy across all project files.

Responsibilities include field verification of sites, development of installation drawings, and adherence to

Qualifications

• CET Designer proficiency is required.
• MillerKnoll product knowledge strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's or associate degree in interior design preferred.
• Minimum five years' practical experience in commercial furniture design and planning.

Responsibilities

• Input furniture layouts and space plans in AutoCAD via CAP and CET.
• Prepare client proposals with pricing and discounts for commercial furniture.
• Develop color and material presentations for electronic and physical formats.
• Coordinate with vendors on pricing and discounts.
• Set up and maintain project files per design and company standards.
• Field verify and measure site conditions.
• Develop installation drawings and ensure 100% drawing accuracy.
• Apply Building Codes, ADA requirements, and electrical/data considerations to projects.
• Assist in defining project scope and client programming sessions.

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Charleston Showroom - North Charleston, SC 29405Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: Some TravelJob Shift: DayJob Category: Design

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