Designer Job at Alfred Williams & Company in Charlotte

Personal And Interpersonal Skills

To further build and develop our furniture planning team, Alfred Williams & Company is looking for an Interior Designer. Responsibilities and skillset requirements include:

1. Self-starter who is highly motivated, flexible, and able to multi-task.
2. Works well in a cross-functional team environment, exhibiting exceptional communication skills.
3. Able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines on multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities And Technical Skills

1. Skilled and efficient in input of furniture layouts and space plans into AutoCAD via CAP and CET.
2. Experience with pricing and discounting commercial furniture to produce client proposals.
3. Proficient in the use of software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
4. Development of color and material presentations, both electronic and physical.
5. Communicate with vendors to determine pricing, discounts, etc.
6. Set up and maintain project files per design and company standards.
7. Field verification and measurement of site conditions.
8. Experience in space planning, typical development, and systems furniture layout.
9. Compile detailed inventory of existing product (stored or on-site) & record information with minimal assistance.
10. Development of installation drawings.
11. Basic understanding of Building Codes, ADA requirements, and Electrical/Data requirements applied to a project.
12. Check all drawings and specifications for 100% accuracy.
13. Assist to define the scope of a project, assess customer needs and program design applications.
14. Active and thoughtful participation in client interactions and programming sessions.

Experience And Education

1. Graduate of a four-year program or equivalent work experience with a two-year degree with a bachelor's/associate degree in interior design.
2. A minimum two-year practical experience in commercial furniture design and planning, preferred.