Senior Designer: Space Planning & Interiors Lead

Creative Office Resources; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Office Resources is seeking a Senior Designer in Edison, NJ to provide space planning, furniture applications, visualizations, and installation drawings for contract furniture. You will mentor peers, collaborate with Sales, and drive design solutions while maintaining client satisfaction.

The role requires strong presentation skills, leadership, and the ability to work across teams in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in AutoCAD and CET is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in the design industry.
• Degree in Interior Design or related field from a CIDA-accredited school.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, CET, and MS Office; ability to learn new software quickly.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as a contributing team member.
• Initiative to seek guidance to advance skills on product, design process, and technology.
• Ability to articulate process issues to Design Management.
• Problem-solving and informed decision-making abilities.
• Critical thinking with a strategic mindset and big-picture assessment.
• Professionalism in manner, attire, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Training participation and engagement: self-guided, virtual, and collaborative learning.
• Design and specify Herman Miller, Knoll, and other furniture; willingness to learn new products.
• Determine project requirements with COR team and partners.
• Attend client meetings independently and act as a consultant for partners.
• Provide design services supporting contract furniture: programming, schematic design, and furniture block plans.
• Ensure space planning is code compliant; develop drawings and renderings (CET, AutoCAD).
• Material application for workstations, offices, and ancillary spaces.
• Take field measurements and manage product inventories.
• Produce accurate drawings, visualizations, and specifications.
• Lead client meetings and showroom tours; contribute to presentations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership qualities

Organizational skills

Independent work

Initiative

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

English fluency

Education

Interior Design degree from a CIDA-accredited school

Tools

AutoCAD

CET

MS Office

Job description

Creative Office Resources is seeking a Senior Designer in Edison, NJ to provide space planning, furniture applications, visualizations, and installation drawings for contract furniture. You will mentor peers, collaborate with Sales, and drive design solutions while maintaining client satisfaction.

The role requires strong presentation skills, leadership, and the ability to work across teams in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in AutoCAD and CET is essential.