Senior Designer

Creative Office Resources; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Office Resources is seeking a Senior Designer to deliver space planning and furniture specifications for contract furniture. The role supports design team growth, mentors others, and collaborates with Sales to drive business.

Strong presentation skills and leadership are essential for client-facing activities. Responsibilities include programming, schematic design, showroom engagement, and producing accurate drawings using CET and AutoCAD, with emphasis on code-compliant space planning

Qualifications

• Degree in Interior Design from a CIDA-accredited school.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, CET, and MS Office; able to learn new software quickly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with attention to detail.
• Proven track record in design project coordination and client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Training participation and engagement: self-guided, virtual, and collaborative learning.
• Design and specify furniture for product applications, with willingness to learn new initiatives.
• Determine project requirements with COR team members and industry partners.
• Attend client meetings independently and act as a consultant for industry partners.
• Provide design services including programming, space planning, block plans, and drawings.

Skills

5+ years experience

Strong interpersonal

Leadership qualities

Communication skills

Independent & team player

Education

Degree in Interior Design or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

CET

Job description

Summary

The Senior Designer position is responsible for providing space planning, furniture applications, visualizations, specifications, and installation drawings for contract furniture, all while maintaining a high level of satisfaction among 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.

Title: Senior Designer

Department: Design

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Summary

The Senior Designer position is responsible for providing space planning, furniture applications, visualizations, specifications, and installation drawings for contract furniture, all while maintaining a high level of satisfaction among 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

• Training participation and engagement: self-guided, virtual, and collaborative learning
• Design and specify Herman Miller, Knoll, and other furniture for a variety of product applications, with an additional willingness to learn and implement new product initiatives.
• Determine project requirements in collaboration with COR team members and industry partners
• Attend client meetings independently (if applicable) and act as a consultant for industry partners
• Provide Design services that support the use of contract furniture, such as:
  • Initial programming and schematic Design process
  • Design and implementation of a furniture block plan
  • Ensuring space planning for furniture is code compliant
  • Design development supported by drawings and renderings (using CET and AutoCAD software)
  • Material application for projects: including workstations, private offices, and ancillary spaces
  • Teaming on field measurements and product inventories
  • Accurate drawings, visualizations, and product specifications
• Proven excellence in the ability to lead a client meeting and drive the Design solution
• Proven excellence in the ability to host showroom tours and contribute to presentations
• Capable of prioritizing workload independently
• Other duties as required

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.

Required Education, Skills, And Experience

• 5+ years of professional experience in the Design industry
• Degree in Interior Design or related field from a CIDA-accredited school
• Highly proficient in AutoCAD software, MS Office, and CET, and the ability to learn new software quickly
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities
• Effective organizational skills with a critical eye for details
• Ability to work independently and be a contributing team player
• Initiative to seek guidance to advance skills on product, design process, and technology
• Qualify and articulate process issues to Design Management
• Ability to seek 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
• Proven track record of critical thinking, strategic mindset, and ability to employ big‑picture assessment
• Professionalism in manner, 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 the 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 analytical and 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 the efficiency of projects from start to finish

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Work Environment

• Work performed in a fast-paced office environment daily, with visits to various sites, including warehouses, 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, training and career development.