Interior Designer / Technical Designer-Specifier Job at Inside the Lines in Colu

Interior Designer / Technical Designer-Specifier

Inside the Lines is looking for a tech-savvy Interior Designer / Technical Designer-Specifier with a background in design who can effectively and accurately develop, plan, and craft project deliverables based on project intent and building requirements.

Base Pay Range

$42,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr

Preferred Qualifications

• AutoCad
• 2-4 year degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or comparable
• Contract Office Furniture Industry experience

Designer-Specific Responsibilities

• Participate in client meetings when discussing project guidelines to determine design intent
• Perform site field measurement verification as required and convert to accurate AutoCad drawings if necessary
• Effectively and accurately develop, design, and specify all aspects of a project to meet design intent and scope of work
• Understand client requests and translate into creative, unique, and successful design alternatives
• Coordinate presentation materials and finish boards
• Provide accurate drawings, renderings, and specifications for client deliverables
• Review product specifications for accuracy and cost-effectiveness
• Audit final specification prior to submittal and/or order processing
• Provide product specifications for quote and order entry
• Produce installation packages that clearly convey and communicate design intent for successful and efficient project installations
• Create post-occupancy as-built drawings as reconciled by punch list completion and installation notes
• Understand interior finishes and be able to make selections relating to furniture, walls, and carpeting
• Participate in regular product education for thorough understanding of core manufacturer products and capabilities
• Track and record time accurately and thoroughly per project
• Research COM and CR applications for availability and pricing
• Develop, design, and communicate custom solutions to vendors
• Organize and maintain project files per company standards
• Attend project meetings and/or installations as necessary
• Discard or recycle discontinued samples
• Oversee binder and finish updates, order new samples as necessary
• Keep entire staff informed of new product, literature, and/or sample updates
• Understand electrical and construction materials in relation to contract furniture design
• Basic knowledge of egress and ADA codes
• Prepare and analyze bids/proposals for completeness and technical issues
• Organize and maintain project files consistent with corporate standard

Other Required Skills

• Strong aptitude for problem-solving
• Excels at time and project management
• Strong communication skills – written and oral
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to read floor plans, blueprints, and engineering drawings
• Good organizational skills
• Energetic and positive attitude
• Ability to work within tight time frames and stressful situations
• Punctual and reliable
• Ability to learn industry-specific rendering and specification software: CAP, 20/20, CET Storyboard

Team Skills

• Represent ITL in a professional manner, developing new prospects and interacting with existing customers to increase sales of products and services
• Work with sales management to identify and recommend areas of improvement
• Gain a thorough understanding of ITL marketing tools and resources
• Maintain organized and clean showroom
• Open to learning and constructive criticism, yet willing to share thoughts and ideas
• Flexible to new roles and responsibilities as opportunities arise
• Participate in all required sales meetings

Relationship Skills

• Relationship-focused: Long-term, value-based relationships with customers
• Comfortable in social events, client meetings, and lunch and learns

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing