Creative Specialist

EMPIRE OFFICE INC•New York, NY

3d•$55,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Empire Office is currently seeking a Creative Specialist in our New York, NY office to join our team. The Creative Studio was established to support the ever-growing need for ancillary spaces in commercial office projects. The Creative Specialist supports internal sales teams and clients (A+D and end customers) for ancillary furniture, accessories, and artwork needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business management or equivalent
2-3 years of experience
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel
Must have an excellent understanding of furniture aesthetics and interior design styles
Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Attention to detail & strong organizational skills
Ability to problem-solve and work independently
Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects with deadlines simultaneously
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency

Nice To Haves

Experience in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and AutoCAD a plus
Contract furniture experience & knowledge are a plus
Hedberg Experience a plus

Responsibilities

Develop ancillary packages for projects that require alternates due to price point or lead time requirements.
Devise furniture solutions to address a look + feel package with no defined specifications.
Develop InDesign or PowerPoint presentation and Excel spreadsheet with product information including but not limited to pricing, discount, lead times, and warranties.
Assist internal sales teams with their day-to-day requests for alternate products.
Develop accessories packages that can be added to projects to elevate the space.
Collaborate with Creative Studio and Marketing teams to develop the Creative Library – a pricing tool consisting of proven ancillary products vetted from Empire’s 400+ manufacturer partners.
Maintain & update product data for the above tool on a quarterly basis.
Foster partnerships with key manufacturer partners and develop a strong understanding of their aesthetics, manufacturing strengths, weaknesses, price points, and lead times.
Identify and expedite escalated requests with professionalism and a sense of urgency

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