Designer

INSIDE SOURCE INC.•San Jose, CA

16d

About The Position

Collaborate with the Strategic Accounts Account Management team to represent the technical and/or creative design process in meetings, presentation, and strategic selling scenarios. Contribute to company-wide peer group meetings focused on trends, project reviews and development of best practices.

Requirements

2+ years interior design and/or furniture dealership experience
Strong knowledge of ancillary furniture resources
2+ years furniture space planning experience required
AutoCAD proficiency required, and CAP/CAP Worksheets experience preferred
Proficiency in applications: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe Suite, Sketch-Up, SmartSheet, Bluebeam, Google Sheets, Dropbox
Strong knowledge of interior design field and current practices
Ability to read and interpret floor plans
Knowledge and understanding of applicable building codes, ADA regulations, National Electrical Code, etc.
Strong knowledge of workplace trends (aesthetic, ergonomics, technology integration, workplace culture, etc.)
Strong working knowledge of Insidesource furniture vendor partners, including features/benefits, pricing, application and assembly, specification options and nomenclature
Understanding of contract furniture processes, including specification development, order preparation, project management, order management and delivery/installation
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Excellent graphic design capabilities and design eye
Strong presentation skills and ability to facilitate design development activities with client and client’s project team
Strong attention to detail
Ability to thrive in fast-paced and collaborative work environment
Ability to multi-task and manage workload to achieve project deliverable deadlines
Ability to responsibly interface with: client, client’s A&D firm, electrician, client’s IT group, etc.
Ability to responsibly interface with: dealership sales, project management, account coordination, order management and operations/installation groups

Responsibilities

In collaboration with Account Management team, identify scope of work and design intent/approach
Assist Account Management team in developing project design approach and identify furniture solutions for assigned projects
Create and update design development packages (including multiple product options per area, fabric/finish coordination/selection, lead time sensitivity and budgetary/price point observance) for assigned projects
Perform onsite architectural field verifications/dimensions and update floor plans (via AutoCAD/Revit) as needed
Align ancillary furniture specifications and counts to technical design drawings for accuracy and consistency
Review vendor shop drawings to ensure correct integration within project space and adherence to design intent prior to client review and approval
Generate thorough, accurate and timely final product specifications (including stated lead times and freight/shipping costs) for proposal creation including final review of specifications to ensure accuracy and adherence to original design intent
Seek out new trends in workplace design, changes in building codes and product design to be disseminated throughout the Design Department
In collaboration with Account Management team, identify scope of work and design intent/approach
Generate space plans and test fits for furniture layouts
Provide occupancy and furniture piece counts
Maintain current AutoCAD/Revit backgrounds and updates as needed
Application and/or generation of furniture symbols/blocks/families in AutoCAD/Revit
Identify dimensioned power/signal placement locations on furniture layouts and room types
Generate numbering plans applying industry standards or customer designated nomenclature
Generate thorough, accurate and timely final product specifications for proposal creation including final review of specifications to ensure accuracy and adherence to original design intent
Provide complete drawings and detail furniture plans throughout project life span – from block plan to typical development to installation documents
Perform onsite architectural field verifications/dimensions and update floor plans (via AutoCAD/Revit) as needed
Attend internal team and client-facing meetings as needed
Perform programming sessions throughout project life cycle to obtain relevant client requirements and objectives and relay to teammates
Contact vendors for product pricing while managing all project-related quotes
Perform drawing double checks and spec checks of design teammate’s output
Timely and accurate time tracking and documentation of performed tasks
Exemplify Insidesource values of Team First, Client Led, Change Makers, Experience Focused.
Participate in All Company Meetings and Regional Town Halls.
Embody diversity, equity, and inclusion in our Insider community and business practices.