Designer, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Engineering Design & Technologists

Continua Interiors; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Continua Interiors in Rockford, IL seeks an experienced interior designer to develop drawings, create specs, and coordinate furniture layouts with project teams and vendors. You will prepare installation packages, generate submittals, and ensure accurate field verifications.

The role requires 3+ years in interior construction, strong AutoCAD/CET/CAP knowledge, and excellent communication. Travel to job sites is expected, with opportunities to mentor junior designers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of interior design experience in commercial or hospitality environments.
• Strong knowledge of interior construction and product applications.
• Ability to translate design concepts into accurate drawings and specs.
• Willingness to travel locally to job sites for on-site assessments and client meetings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a furniture needs analysis to define requirements for implementing designs.
• Develop innovative and effective design solutions and optimize application techniques.
• Prepare and run design meetings with industry partners and end users.
• Generate custom products/specials, COM testing, shop, and submittal drawings.
• Create final furniture specifications (specs) and pricing.
• Create installation drawing packages and coordinate with vendors.
• Coordinate with AV, plumbing, data, and electrical to ensure seamless integration with layouts.
• Conduct site visits and field verifications to ensure on-site accuracy.
• Maintain organized email communications, file structures, and drawings for easy access.
• Produce detailed drawings and comprehensive spec books for client presentations.
• Mentor and support other designers to foster growth and development.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent and collaborative

Presentation to clients

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

CAP

CET

Microsoft Office

Job description

OUR CORE VALUES

• Strive To Be Great
• Do Hard Things
• Stronger Together
• Own It

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Design Development
• Furniture & Finish Selection
• Specifications
• Technical & Conceptual Drawings
• Customer Experience

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Conduct a furniture needs analysis to define requirements for implementing designs.
• Develop innovative and effective solutions that add value and enhance product application techniques to design solutions.
• Prepare and run design meetings with industry partners and end users.
• Generate custom products/specials, COM testing, shop, and submittal drawings.
• Create final furniture specifications (specs) and pricing.
• Create installation drawing packages.
• Coordinates with AV, plumbing, data, and electrical vendors to ensure seamless integration with furniture layouts.
• Prepares for and conducts site visits and field verifications to ensure accurate on-site assessments.
• Ensures accuracy by performing thorough spec checks and cross-verifying work with team members to maintain high-quality standards.
• Maintains organized and up-to-date email communications, file structures, and drawings, ensuring easy access and efficient retrieval of information.
• Conveys ideas effectively through well-crafted detailed drawings, and comprehensive spec books, presenting them in a thoughtful manner.
• Mentors and supports other designers, providing guidance and fostering their professional growth and development.
• Demonstrates initiative in self-guided learning to continuously enhance product and industry knowledge.
• Maintains client design standards programs, ensuring consistency and quality across all projects.
• Balance workload capacity, considering project complexity and size to ensure successful outcomes.
• Embrace cross-training on vertical markets, expanding expertise and versatility.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE

• 3+ years of industry experience.
• Ability to travel locally to job sites for on-site assessments and in-person customer meetings.
• Strong knowledge of interior commercial construction, architecture, design, real estate, and contract furnishings.
• In-depth product knowledge and application, including experience with Herman Miller and Knoll products.
• Experience presenting to clients, preferably alongside salespeople.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Skills in translating design concepts into accurate drawings and specifications.
• Capability to assess architectural field conditions and understanding building system interfaces with furniture.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects efficiently.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, CET, CAP, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and commercial furniture industry software; willingness to learn new systems.
• Maintain relevant industry certifications.
• Ability to build and nurture relationships with vendors and industry partners.
• Confidence and independence in progressing through the design process with minimal guidance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. This position may require travel between offices, jobsites, and/or client locations, which may involve extended periods of sitting or standing, lifting light luggage, and adapting to different time zones.

WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE

• A State-of-the-Art Facility with incredible technology throughout and a multitude of work spaces at your disposal
• Use the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) methodology to provide tools to help individuals and teams achieve goals, growth, and improvement.
• Quarterly All Company