Designer II

One Workplace•Santa Clara, CA

9d•$72,000 - $81,000•Remote

About The Position

This is an intermediate level design position. Works both independently and collaboratively with internal and external partners to develop creative interior space solutions to meet customer needs. Includes engaging with customers to gather project information (surveys, interviews, data collection, observations), perform field verifications, space planning, furniture and material selections, product specification, and quality assurance. Involved in design projects and related tasks from inception to final installation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Interior or Architectural Design, Associate Art’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college will be considered, with at least 3 years related design experience. Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) or National Architecture Board (NAB) accreditation preferred.
Clearly and comfortably delegates both routine and important tasks to design support
Pursues tasks and projects with energy, drive, and a need to finish and overcome
Picks up on the need to change personal, interpersonal, and managerial behavior
Plans and accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and
Prioritizes and spends time on what is important, quickly zeros-in on critical
Requires the ability to work with many people in a fast-paced, collaborative, and deadline driven environment
Working knowledge of commercial furniture products and systems
Working proficiency in a variety of software: AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Microsoft CET Designer, 20/20 CAP, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign desired.
Working ability to apply Interior Design principles, to include texture, color, form, function, materiality balance, rhythm, repetition, proximity, symmetry, biophilia, cognition and
Working understanding of building codes, regulations,
Ability to apply commercial furniture products and systems furnishings
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced, deadline driven
Ability to draw/sketch by
Exceptional customer service skills with ability to provide solutions to client
Complex reading and writing skills, basic math skills, judgment/decision
Seeing, color perception, hearing/listening, clear speech, hand and finger dexterity, and ability to move distances within and between warehouses/offices, ability to get to project sites.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
Judgement/decision making, analysis/comprehension

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with system furniture products a plus.
One or more professional certifications encouraged: NCIDQ, CID, LEED AP, WELL AP, EDAC, 6 Sigma, PMI, etc.

Responsibilities

Distill project information
Conduct product research and contact vendors for pricing and information
Engage with customer to gather project information (surveys, interviews, data collection, observations) and to uncover customer challenges.
Perform field measurements and inventory
Specify furniture and finishes required per final layouts
Produce and present design concepts to customers
Generate, organize, and maintain CAD/CET files
Produce furnitur block plans, space plans, finish palettes, furniture specification and installation drawings: create, revise and plot design drawings
Develop validation packages and spreadsheets
Delegate and coordinate independently with Design support
Estimate budgetary hours and manage and monitor projects
Prepare design budgets and design proposals
Responsible for individual tasks and duties as well as overall project results and outcomes
Track and manage time entries daily