Designer

Staples Inc.•Vermillion Township, OH

4d•$62,000 - $92,000

About The Position

HiTouch, part of Staples since 2018, provides office productivity services through a network of local distribution centers, with an emphasis on personalized and environmentally responsible service. The Designer provides design support to multiple Furniture Account Executives and contributes to customer-focused commercial furniture and workspace projects from early programming through design development. The role includes customer visits, field measurement verification, space planning, furniture specification, design, and promotion of interior design services to internal and external clients. The Designer works with customers to clarify scope, develop budgets and timelines, plan project phasing, and coordinate design services with other consultants. They create design concepts that account for user needs, workflow, brand identity, budgets, schedules, existing products, furnishing standards, and building finishes. The role collaborates throughout projects with corporate designers, architecture and design firms, contractors, project management teams, and end users. It also represents the company in industry organizations and events and may involve presenting to senior executives.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in commercial contract furniture design and space planning.
Proficiency in 2020.
Proficiency in CAP 2020.
Proficiency in CET.
Proficiency in design, space planning, space assessment, compliance requirements, and relevant software.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, including under tight deadlines and pressure.
Consultative approach and ability to conduct research, establish a business case, and follow a consistent sales process.
Strong design strategy, thought leadership, and understanding of the workplace.
Understanding and application of commercial interiors principles and general business principles.
Skill in design oversight and review with regard to codes, applicable laws, and constructability.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and comfort presenting to C-level executives.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Salesforce.
Additional skills in CAP and other technical design programs.

Responsibilities

Provide design support for multiple Furniture Account Executives.
Accompany Furniture Account Executives to customer locations for field measurement verification, customer interaction, furniture specification, space planning, design, and workspace solutions.
Promote and sell interior design services to internal and external clients.
Participate in industry organizations and events, representing the company in Architecture, Design, Real Estate, and Facilities markets.
Use consultative design skills during pre-design and programming, interpreting customer needs through interviews, site visits, and meetings.
Help clients clarify project scope, develop budgets and timelines, plan project phasing and long-range design strategy, and integrate design services with other consultants.
Develop creative design concepts during conceptual and schematic phases that address user needs, workflow, brand identity, budgets, schedules, existing products, furnishing standards, building finishes, and a cohesive design statement.
Perform space planning, furniture product selection and specification, and design application during design development using available software.
Work closely with corporate designers, architecture and design firms, general contractors, project management companies or individuals, and end users at every level of engagement.
Manage and prioritize multiple projects in relation to deadlines, timelines, lead times, and go-live dates.
Conduct research, establish business cases, and follow a consistent sales process to sell services.
Review design for codes, applicable laws, and constructability.