Designer

EMPIRE OFFICE INC•New York, NY

40d•$65,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Empire Office is the largest commercial furniture dealer in the world, with over 79 years of experience and more than 536 full-time employees across the country. We are the preeminent Steelcase dealer in the United States and support a list of more than 500 manufacturers. We partner with best-in-class architects, designers, brokers, craftsmen, and manufacturers to deliver proven workspace solutions. With creative and cost-effective results, we address business challenges and activate brands. Overview Empire Office is seeking a Designer to join our team and work at our NYC Office. This position will hold responsibilities to provide Design services to dealership customers including programming, space planning, and development of typicals, color boards, and digital presentations.

Requirements

At least 5 years of dealership experience in the commercial contract furniture industry is preferred
Salary based on experience: $65,000 - $80,000
Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field
Proficient in CET, Autocad, and Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of contract furniture lines
Working knowledge of applicable building codes, ADA regulations, National Electrical Code; National Fire Code, etc.
Must be comfortable visiting job sites to take basic field dimensions and furniture inventory
Excellent creative thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
Proven organizational and follow-through skills
Strong time management skills and ability to multi-task within a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients, manufacturers reps, and team members
Strong presentation skills and must be comfortable attending meetings and interacting with customers, designers, architects, and contractors
Works well in a team environment, and has the ability to work longer hours as needed to support the team and meet customer expectations

Nice To Haves

Experience with Steelcase products is a plus

Responsibilities

Create drawings and specifications in CET (ex: Typicals, Furniture plans, 3D Renderings)
Revise drawings and specs when required
Prepare installation drawings and supporting documents
Consistent updates to the Director of Design
Work closely with dealership sales and sales admins to ensure accurate plans and specifications
Assist with Finish selection and create digital sample boards
Spec Check other team members' work as needed
Meet with clients, in person or virtually, to understand the client's objectives, desires, and design within their allocated budget
Identify areas that need field verification and coordinate actual dimensions with the final plan
Inventory existing products; incorporate them in furniture plans and specifications
Maintenance of internal reporting systems (i.e. time sheets, tracking design time, project files)
Follow Empire Office Design department guidelines and standards for deliverables and filing of projects.
Adhere to deadlines for key deliverables
Attend Industry events as necessary
Continuing education related to product updates and industry trends