Entry-Level Designer I – CAD & Space Planning

One Workplace; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days of PTO

9 Paid holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k + Employer Match

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness App with reimbursement of up$

Profit Sharing

Job summary

One Workplace in Salinas, CA is seeking an entry-level Junior Designer I to support Designers and Sales by assisting with research, data collection, field verification, and organizing project information.

You’ll develop knowledge of commercial furniture products, help with CAD drawings, vendor pricing, and maintain spreadsheets while meeting deadlines.

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred; CIDA or NAB accreditation is a plus; strong organization and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred; Associate’s Arts Degree or equivalent will be considered.
• CIDA or NAB accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop basic knowledge of commercial furniture products and systems furnishings.
• Conduct basic product research and gather vendor information.
• Assist with field verifications and inventories at project sites.
• Support preliminary design development by assisting in organizing CAD/CET files.
• Maintain project spreadsheets with furniture specification information.
• Create, revise, and plot basic design drawings and floor plans under supervision.
• Develop validation packages and spreadsheets with guidance.
• Begin learning to specify basic products and finishes.
• Responsible for managing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Track and manage time entries daily.

Skills

Basic design principles

MS Office

Time management

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

CIDA/NAB accreditation preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

One Workplace in Salinas, CA is seeking an entry-level Junior Designer I to support Designers and Sales by assisting with research, data collection, field verification, and organizing project information.

You’ll develop knowledge of commercial furniture products, help with CAD drawings, vendor pricing, and maintain spreadsheets while meeting deadlines.

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred; CIDA or NAB accreditation is a plus; strong organization and teamwork are essential.