Senior Workplace Design Specialist

Bold Business; Capitol Heights (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Cutting-edge design technology

Fast-paced, supportive team

Job summary

Bold Business, a premier U.S. commercial furniture dealer, seeks a design-driven Senior Workplace Design Specialist focused on GSA and government contracts.

You will translate client requirements into sophisticated, compliant workplace environments and mentor junior designers. You will lead detailed CET drawings, complex space plans, and high-quality visuals, collaborating with sales leadership and government stakeholders to win high-visibility contracts while ensuring design integrity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited design program; 5+ years in complex commercial interiors or government projects; proficiency with AutoCAD and CET Designer.
• Experience translating client requirements into compliant, high-performance workplace environments.
• Ability to lead detailed design scopes and mentor junior designers.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of CET drawings, complex furniture plans, product specifications, high-quality 3D visuals, and presentation materials.
• Lead detailed space planning, integrating systems furniture, architectural plans, site conditions, codes (ADA, LEED, WELL), and government procurement requirements.
• Produce installation drawings and contract-aligned specification packages with accuracy and constructability.
• Conduct field verifications, inventories, and onsite measurements to resolve discrepancies between plans and site conditions.
• Partner with Account Executives, VP of Sales, and clients to shape project vision and solve design challenges.
• Represent the design function in client meetings and government presentations.
• Provide updates to Design Managers and Sales leadership to steer project direction and priorities.
• Mentor Designer I/II through reviews, guidance, and process coaching.
• Drive design standards and quality control to ensure flawless deliverables.
• Stay ahead of product innovations and sustainability considerations.

Skills

Advanced communication

Project coordination

Autonomous work style

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in design (FIDER/CIDA) or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

CET Designer

ProjectSpec

Job description

We are seeking a design-driven, highly technical Senior Workplace Design Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will lead complex design scopes, guide design strategy, and serve as a vital technical, product, and process resource for the broader team, with a specialized focus on GSA, public sector, and government contract projects. Representing a top-tier U.S. commercial furniture dealer handling premier brands like Haworth, Steelcase, Kimball, and Teknion, you will translate intricate client requirements into highly sophisticated, compliant, and high-performance commercial and federal workplace environments.

As a seasoned professional, you will manage detailed contract-aligned documentation, navigate complex product compliance, and mentor junior designers. Partnering with sales leadership, Account Executives, and government stakeholders, you will produce innovative workspace solutions, space plans, and polished visual presentations that win business and secure high-visibility contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Advanced Visuals & Plans: Lead the development of detailed CET drawings, complex furniture plans, product specifications, high-quality 3D visuals, and presentation materials.
• GSA & Code Alignment: Lead detailed space planning efforts, integrating complex systems furniture, architectural plans, site conditions, commercial codes (ADA, LEED, WELL), and specific government procurement requirements.
• Documentation & Installation Packages: Produce and oversee detailed installation drawings and contract-aligned specification packages, ensuring absolute accuracy, constructability, and alignment with project intent.
• Accuracy & Field Coordination: Conduct field verifications, inventories, and onsite measurements. Identify and resolve discrepancies between plans, specifications, field conditions, and installation requirements.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner strategically with Account Executives, VP of Sales, clients, manufacturer representatives, and internal teams to shape project vision and solve complex design challenges.
• Client Representation: Represent the design function confidently and professionally in client-facing meetings, government presentations, and complex coordination discussions.
• Project Oversight: Provide proactive, regular updates to Design Managers, Team Leads, and Sales leadership while helping steer project direction, risks, and priorities.
• Mentorship: Mentor Designer I and Designer II team members through drawing reviews, technical guidance, product knowledge, and process coaching.
• Quality Control: Drive and contribute to design standards, workflow improvements, internal reporting, and quality control practices to ensure all deliverables are flawless before release.
• Market Insight: Stay ahead of product innovations, workplace ergonomics, manufacturer resources, and sustainability considerations, sharing insights across the team.

Qualifications

• Education: Preferred Bachelor's degree from a FIDER or CIDA-accredited design program or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive industry experience, including responsibility for complex commercial interiors, furniture dealership projects, workplace design solutions, or GSA/government contract projects.
• Software Expertise: Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD (complex drawing production, specifications, and revisions) and high comfort/familiarity with CET Designer (Configura) or ProjectSpec.
• Product & Sector Knowledge: Advanced expertise in systems furniture, ancillary solutions, finish selections, and a strong knowledge of GSA requirements and government project processes.
• Mindset & Soft Skills: Excellent organization, judgment, communication, and problem-solving skills. Works with significant autonomy and acts as a senior technical and process resource for project teams.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay and Benefits.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge design technology.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, supportive team that values work-life balance.
• Play a key role in design operations—your impact on company growth will be evident.
• Join a culture that values your contributions and equips you with the tools to succeed.
• Be part of an innovative team that continuously learns and adapts.