Designer

CREATIVE OFFICE PAVILION LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Office Resources seeks a Designer in Seattle. This full-time role focuses on space planning, furniture applications, and producing installation drawings for contract projects. The designer will mentor teammates, contribute to design presentations, and collaborate closely with Sales to drive business outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 1–5 years in design, a CIDA-accredited degree, and strong AutoCAD/Microsoft CET skills, with professional communication and team leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of professional design experience required.
• Degree in Interior Design or related field from a CIDA accredited school.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and CET with ability to learn new software quickly.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Space planning and furniture applications for contract projects.
• Produce visualizations, specifications, and installation drawings.
• Collaborate with Sales and COR team to drive design solutions.
• Lead client meetings and showroom tours when needed.
• Ensure code-compliant space planning and accurate drawings.

Skills

AutoCAD

MS Office

CET

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Independent work

Initiative

Education

Interior Design degree (CIDA accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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Designer

Full Time Professionals Seattle, WA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1243

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

Title: Designer

Department: Design

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Summary:

The Designer position is responsible for providing space planning, furniture applications, visualizations, specifications, and installation drawings specific to contract furniture; all while maintaining a high level of satisfaction with internal and external client groups. The position expects mentorship, commitment to the growth of the larger Design team, excellence in presentation skills, and a highly collaborative relationship with Sales peers to drive business.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Trainingparticipationand engagement: self-guided, virtual, and collaborative learning
• Design and specify Herman Miller, Knoll and other furniture for a variety of product applications, with additional willingness to learn and implement new product initiatives.
• Determineprojectrequirements in collaboration with COR team members and industry partners
• Attendclientmeetings independently (if applicable) and act as a consultant for industry partners
• ProvideDesignservices that support the use of contract furniture, such as:
  • Initialprogrammingand schematic Design process
  • Designandimplementation of a furniture block plan
  • Ensuring spaceplanning for furniture is code compliant
  • Designdevelopmentsupportedbydrawingsandrenderings(usingCETandAutoCADsoftware)
  • Material applicationfor projects: including workstations, private offices, and ancillary spaces
  • Teamingonfield measurements and product inventories
  • Accurate drawings, visualizations, and product specifications
• Provenexcellencein ability to lead a client meeting and drive the Design solution
• Provenexcellencein ability to host showroom tours and contribute to presentations
• Capableofprioritizing workload independently
• Otherdutiesasrequired

These responsibilities are not designed to cover all responsibilities required of the employee. All duties and responsibilities may change at the discretion of Creative Office Resources at any time with or without notice.

RequiredEducation,Skills,andExperience:

• Minimum(1-5)years of professional experience in the Design industry
• DegreeinInterior Design or related field from a CIDA accredited school
• Highly proficient in AutoCAD software, MS Office, and CET and ability to learn new software quickly
• Stronginterpersonalskills and leadership qualities
• Effectiveorganization skills with a critical eye for details
• Abilitytowork independently and be a contributing team player
• Initiativetoseek guidance to advance skills on product, design process, and technology
• QualifyandarticulateprocessissuestoDesignManagement
• Abilitytoseek information, resolve problems, and share insight with a larger team
• Proven track record of problem-solving skills and informed decision-making ability to listen, ask questions, and respond appropriately
• Proventrackrecord of critical thinking, strategic mindset, and ability to employ big picture assessment
• Professionalisminmanner, attire, and all forms of communication
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a wide range of people within and outside of COR:
• Must be able to read,write,interpret and communicate fluently in English
• Writing skills must be sufficient to compose and edit a variety of documents using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation with the ability to pay close attention to detail and proofread work carefully
• Ability to work accurately to meet deadlines by adapting to changes in work environment, work assignments,and/or changes in priorities in a flexible way by working from your own initiative and/or following direction, policies, or procedures
• Use analyticaland decision-making skills to offer options and resolve problems in a variety of contexts
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team ensuring efficiency of projects from start to finish

PhysicalDemands:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Work performed in fast-paced office environment daily with visits to various sites including warehouse, construction sites, client sites and offices
• Environment subject to schedule and priority changes without advance notice

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Creative Office Resources. Creative Office Resources is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, military service ad veteran status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, or other non-merit based factors protected by federal, state and local laws. These protections extend to all terms and conditions of employment and management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, trainings and career development.