Project Designer

Hamilton Casework Solutions; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Casework Solutions in Fairfield, OH is seeking a Project Designer to create digital drawings for customer approvals and to develop custom pieces using design and engineering software. You will collaborate with the Customer Experience Manager to assure designs are manufacturable and accurately represented.

You will prepare project estimates, quotations, and pricing, working with the engineering team and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Industrial Design, Architecture or Interior Design.
• 3+ years drawing for manufactured product in casework, millwork, contract furniture, laboratory or healthcare interiors.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; knowledge of Revit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create digital drawings for customer approvals within the required time frame.
• Prepare detailed project estimates and customer quotations using the specifier tool.
• Calculate special pricing and apply pricing structures, markups, and profit margins.
• Collaborate with the Director of Design or Engineering to ensure manufacturable designs.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Industrial Design

Tools

Specifier tool

Configurator

AI tools

Job description

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Project Designer

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Hamilton Casework Solutions Job Description

JOB TITLE: Project Designer

JOB SUMMARY

The Designer will work with the Customer Experience Manager to digitally produce drawings for customer approval of design layout, using various design programs. The Designer will be involved in designing custom pieces to meet customer needs and expectations while using design and engineering programs to accurately represent products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Upon assignment from the Customer Experience Manager, develops a digital drawing layout of an area to be sent to the customer for their approval within the customer expected time frame.
• Using the specifier tool and configurator, prepare detailed and accurate project estimates and customer quotations.
• Calculates special pricing on product that cannot be configured from the specifier tool.
• Apply appropriate pricing structures, markups, and profit margins in accordance with company guidelines.
• Works with the Director of Design or the Engineering team to determine the best way to represent any custom units to assure the design can be manufactured as shown.
• Works in several different software programs to complete the assignments given.
• Build and release orders once quote is accepted.
• Actively participates in all HCS customer service meetings.
• Understands the uses of HCS standard materials and their limitations as well as the manufacturing processes used to produce products of their front-end design work.
• May require some occasional travel to client meetings to assist the Customer Experience Team with presentations.
• Participates in special projects that may require input from HCS team.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned by manager.
• Does all of the above in a manner that meets company safety requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s Degree in Industrial Design, Architecture or Interior Design.
• Three+ years producing drawings for manufactured product in casework, millwork, contract furniture, laboratory or healthcare interiors required.
• Work knowledge of Revit preferred.
• Estimating or quoting experience on manufactured product, including non-standard work required.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy required.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Good reading, math, and analytical skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and ability to read floor plans and elevation drawings required.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Comfortable using AI-powered tools to enhance productivity, support problem-solving, and improve workflows, with a willingness to learn and adapt as technology evolves.
• Must be process oriented and able to plan, organize and monitor work with minimal supervision.
• Requires the ability to travel to customers on occasion.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work involves sitting, walking, talking, hearing, and using a variety of office equipment.

Vision abilities require close vision assessments.

Required to lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 25 lbs occasionally.

Required to stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch occasionally.

REPORTING LINE

This position reports to the Customer Experience Manager.

MON-THUR on-site
FRI remote
FT 40 hours/week

Hamilton Casework Solutions Job Description

JOB TITLE: Project Designer

JOB SUMMARY

The Designer will work with the Customer Experience Manager to digitally produce drawings for customer approval of design layout, using various design programs. The Designer will be involved in designing custom pieces to meet customer needs and expectations while using design and engineering programs to accurately represent products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Upon assignment from the Customer Experience Manager, develops a digital drawing layout of an area to be sent to the customer for their approval within the customer expected time frame.
• Using the specifier tool and configurator, prepare detailed and accurate project estimates and customer quotations.
• Calculates special pricing on product that cannot be configured from the specifier tool.
• Apply appropriate pricing structures, markups, and profit margins in accordance with company guidelines.
• Works with the Director of Design or the Engineering team to determine the best way to represent any custom units to assure the design can be manufactured as shown.
• Works in several different software programs to complete the assignments given.
• Build and release orders once quote is accepted.
• Actively participates in all HCS customer service meetings.
• Understands the uses of HCS standard materials and their limitations as well as the manufacturing processes used to produce products of their front-end design work.
• May require some occasional travel to client meetings to assist the Customer Experience Team with presentations.
• Participates in special projects that may require input from HCS team.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned by manager.
• Does all of the above in a manner that meets company safety requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s Degree in Industrial Design, Architecture or Interior Design.
• Three+ years producing drawings for manufactured product in casework, millwork, contract furniture, laboratory or healthcare interiors required.
• Work knowledge of Revit preferred.
• Estimating or quoting experience on manufactured product, including non-standard work required.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy required.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Good reading, math, and analytical skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and ability to read floor plans and elevation drawings required.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Comfortable using AI-powered tools to enhance productivity, support problem-solving, and improve workflows, with a willingness to learn and adapt as technology evolves.
• Must be process oriented and able to plan, organize and monitor work with minimal supervision.
• Requires the ability to travel to customers on occasion.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work involves sitting, walking, talking, hearing, and using a variety of office equipment.

Vision abilities require close vision assessments.

Required to lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 25 lbs occasionally.

Required to stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch occasionally.

REPORTING LINE

This position reports to the Customer Experience Manager.

MON-THUR on-site
FRI remote
FT 40 hours/week