Designer I

The Designer I is an individual contributor within the Space Planning Studio team.

The Studio provides design and As-Built management services for all US and Canada corporate locations for our client’s portfolio.

Reporting to the Design Studio Manager, this position is responsible for the deliverables per program guidelines and

standards.

· Responsible for maintenance and updates to AsBuilt GREFS, Directories and CAD files

· Works with clients to provide space planning and design solutions that meet guideline, code and ADA requirements.

· Implementation of Design Guidelines, system furniture requirements, and Building/Fire codes per local jurisdiction on all work that leaves the studio.

· Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, each with different scopes and requirements.

· Perform assigned work while providing transparent and timely communication of personal progress with studio leadership.

· Administrative tasks to support communication, documentation, archiving per procedure and best practices.

· Works as part of a team to problem solve through roadblocks, pivot to support other work groups as needed and helps to ensure that work meets studio drawing standards.

· Studio Designers, Studio Manager, Program Manager, Design Program Director, FF&E Planners, Project Managers, Client Representatives, vendor partners.

· B.A.

Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architectural Studies, or relevant degree.

· 2+ years' experience in Interior Design, Architecture, and/or Systems Furniture Design field or equivalent.

· Proficiency in AutoCAD, drawing standards, Fire/Building Code and ADA requirements.

· Experience developing client drawing deliverables and/or other technical project documents.

· Effective written, verbal, and visual communication.

· Excellent time management and organizational skills.

· Deadline-driven work ethic while still a team player.

· Ability to pivot quickly in a fast-paced work environment.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products: Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams.

Collaboration – Values working together and the power of the collective.

Balances personal interest with priorities and goals of others and the team.

Customer focused – Anticipates the customer's needs and delivers above and beyond expectation regularly.

Serves the customer as a partner and contributes to their wins.

Detail and Standards adherence - The small things matter; we document how we do things for more than just guidance.

Consistency builds quality, quality builds trust, and keeping that trust is a driving inspiration to ensuring everyone is delivering their best.

Action-oriented – Quickly acts in fast-changing situations.

When faced with a roadblock, responds with “what can we do” vs “what or why it’s wrong.”

Communicates effectively - Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Articulates messages in a broadly understandable way.

Models and encourages the expression of diverse ideas and opinions.

Actively listens and checks for understanding.

Not afraid to have the conversations that are needed for the greater good.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.

The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply with your resume today.

We look forward to connecting!