ID+A
Junior FF&E Designer
ID+A, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201
Job Description: Junior FF&E Designer (Entry + Developing Designer)
Reports to: Furniture Design Lead
General
ID+A is a Specialty Contractor whose business is the planning, design, and creation of our customer's corporate, health and learning spaces. We possess in-house expertise in design, prefab construction, furniture, fixtures & equipment and technical services. Our customers come to us because they want one point of contact for the design and execution of their interior projects throughout Kentucky, Southern Indiana, and Tennessee.
All at ID+A will:
Cooperate with ID+A employees, ID+A Customers, contractors and dealersFollow ID+A process - ID+A Way and all departmental sub-processesLive and support ID+A Core Values: Growth Mindset, Refuse to Lose, Fast/Responsive, Loyal, EngagedA Junior Furniture Designer at ID+A works closely with Account Executives, Senior Designers, and/or Furniture Design Lead to design and specify furniture solutions. A junior designer is expected to be continuously striving to improve his/her understanding of industry products and processes, as well as internal processes. He/she will learn to present to and meeting with clients, propose a variety of furniture and design solutions, full specifying and price a project, and complete on-site field verifications. Above all, a junior designer must demonstrate a willingness to take the initiative and continuously find opportunities to learn.
Education, Experience and Attributes:
Minimum two years' previous job experience, preferably in interior design or contract furniture design.Bachelor's degree in interior design/architecture.Proficient in AutoCAD, CAP, CET, and Commercial Furniture Engines (Scout + INDEAL) - Training will be provided for agreed-upon needs.Proficiency in Microsoft including One Drive, Teams, and Outlook.Major Functions of the Position:
Space plan and provide wholistic design solutions to customers, focused on furniture solutions.Accurately specify and price design solutions.Continuously improve skills in areas not limited to product knowledge, software, trends, processes, etc.Learn and adhere to ID+A internal processes to ensure projects flow smoothly and ensure customer satisfaction.Use problem-solving skills to improve relationships with internal and external customers.Essential Duties:
Work directly with Furniture Design Lead and/or Senior Designers to gain real-time experience.Provide constant feedback to Furniture Design Lead that may improve processes, training, mentorship, etc.Communicate effectively with Account Executives to accomplish customer goals.Present to and meet with clients with or without Account Executive to move design projects through design process.Produce deliverables for each stage of design, not limited to proposals, revisions, sign-off documents, and installation drawings.Continuously improve in ICE, CAP, and DIRTT processes.Field measure and site verification for accuracy.Participate in-person and/or virtual training and learning opportunities.Learn basics of Interior Design process and deliverables, Interior Construction process and deliverables, and DIRTT process and deliverables.
Reports to: Furniture Design Lead
General
ID+A is a Specialty Contractor whose business is the planning, design, and creation of our customer's corporate, health and learning spaces. We possess in-house expertise in design, prefab construction, furniture, fixtures & equipment and technical services. Our customers come to us because they want one point of contact for the design and execution of their interior projects throughout Kentucky, Southern Indiana, and Tennessee.
All at ID+A will:
Cooperate with ID+A employees, ID+A Customers, contractors and dealersFollow ID+A process - ID+A Way and all departmental sub-processesLive and support ID+A Core Values: Growth Mindset, Refuse to Lose, Fast/Responsive, Loyal, EngagedA Junior Furniture Designer at ID+A works closely with Account Executives, Senior Designers, and/or Furniture Design Lead to design and specify furniture solutions. A junior designer is expected to be continuously striving to improve his/her understanding of industry products and processes, as well as internal processes. He/she will learn to present to and meeting with clients, propose a variety of furniture and design solutions, full specifying and price a project, and complete on-site field verifications. Above all, a junior designer must demonstrate a willingness to take the initiative and continuously find opportunities to learn.
Education, Experience and Attributes:
Minimum two years' previous job experience, preferably in interior design or contract furniture design.Bachelor's degree in interior design/architecture.Proficient in AutoCAD, CAP, CET, and Commercial Furniture Engines (Scout + INDEAL) - Training will be provided for agreed-upon needs.Proficiency in Microsoft including One Drive, Teams, and Outlook.Major Functions of the Position:
Space plan and provide wholistic design solutions to customers, focused on furniture solutions.Accurately specify and price design solutions.Continuously improve skills in areas not limited to product knowledge, software, trends, processes, etc.Learn and adhere to ID+A internal processes to ensure projects flow smoothly and ensure customer satisfaction.Use problem-solving skills to improve relationships with internal and external customers.Essential Duties:
Work directly with Furniture Design Lead and/or Senior Designers to gain real-time experience.Provide constant feedback to Furniture Design Lead that may improve processes, training, mentorship, etc.Communicate effectively with Account Executives to accomplish customer goals.Present to and meet with clients with or without Account Executive to move design projects through design process.Produce deliverables for each stage of design, not limited to proposals, revisions, sign-off documents, and installation drawings.Continuously improve in ICE, CAP, and DIRTT processes.Field measure and site verification for accuracy.Participate in-person and/or virtual training and learning opportunities.Learn basics of Interior Design process and deliverables, Interior Construction process and deliverables, and DIRTT process and deliverables.