Associate Designer- Interior Design

Gulfstream•Appleton, WI

38d

About The Position

The Associate Designer in Interior Design produces flexible, comprehensive, multimedia designs for Gulfstream customers and prospective clients. The role works directly with customers to capture design requirements and develop concepts that support timely design definition, and specifies interior components in accordance with FAA and Gulfstream contractual guidelines. The position supports Studio and Principal Designers and assists with design work throughout the sales, design-definition, and aircraft-completion processes. The Associate Designer communicates with high-profile clients, helps coordinate design drawings, material selections, and product development with engineering and production teams, and supports customer completions by maintaining specification and design packages. The role requires professionalism in representing the Gulfstream brand, relationship-building with clients and internal and external partners, and willingness to travel extensively worldwide at times, potentially on short notice. The position is full-time, based in GAC Appleton, with up to 25% travel and a first shift.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or a related curriculum, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions.
Understanding of design principles, color theory, and textile and leather production techniques.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Willingness to travel extensively worldwide at times, possibly on short notice.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aircraft interior design or a related field.
Knowledge of FAA regulations relating to interior finish requirements.

Responsibilities

Communicate with chairmen, CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, and high-net-worth individuals to meet business objectives.
Represent the GAC brand professionally and instill confidence in customers.
Support Studio and Principal Designers in communicating comprehensive, detailed concepts that satisfy client requirements throughout the sales and design-definition process and delivery.
Assist with tracking production of design drawings, material selections, and product development for engineering and production departments, supporting timely contract completion and accurate delivery schedules.
Build quality relationships with clients, operations and engineering management, internal shops, and vendors to maintain clear communication and execute client expectations.
Support customer completions by producing, maintaining, and archiving specification and design packages with supervision.
Develop knowledge of design trends and global cultural influences.
Provide design support throughout the completion process to ensure design quality and fidelity of execution.
Assist in maintaining design libraries and showrooms.
Develop concepts for client presentations.
Troubleshoot design-related issues with other designers and internal departments.
Attend internal and external design reviews.
Review documents for accuracy before release.
Perform other duties as assigned.