Interior Designer

The Suddath Companies • Melbourne, FL

35d • Onsite

About The Position

At Suddath, you can be part of something special and inclusive! Join a team that has a 100+ year reputation for excellence as an innovative, growing and financially stable company that is dedicated to promoting a culture that thrives on inclusion and diversity. From numerous awards to being recognized as one of the best places to work, Suddath offers a caring, family environment while providing relocation and logistics services to people and companies all around the world. The Suddath Companies is a multifaceted group of companies that specialize in worldwide corporate employee relocations, household moving, warehouse and logistics management and specialized transportation services. The Suddath Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Suddath Companies moves people and businesses together with our group of privately-owned companies and family of brands, including Perdue and Phase Integration. Our mission is to serve our customers, communities and each other with the highest level of care, making lives easier by delivering in the moments that matter. Since our inception more than 100 years ago, our values have been and continue to be at the foundation of everything we do. They are: Trust We foster an environment of trust through our integrity, dependability and accountability. We fulfill our promises to each other and our customers. Innovation We look for ways to continuously improve our customer and employee experience by challenging the status quo, taking smart risks and learning from mistakes. Teamwork We collaborate through common goals as one team, welcoming the diversity of ideas, encouraging and supporting one another and celebrating contributions. Caring We show empathy in all that we do, operating with compassion and understanding. We promote a safe and healthy work environment. Agility We overcome challenges by being nimble and resilient, quickly accepting, driving and adapting to change. The Suddath Companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER VETERANS/DISABLED

Requirements

• Experience with product knowledge, furniture design and furniture specification software -CAP
• Knowledge in space planning, typical development and input of systems furniture layouts into AutoCAD via, CAP (20/20) or other relevant specification tools
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes, ADA regulations
• Computer literate (AutoCAD 2014-16, Cap2020, Giza, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop and SketchUp).
• Strong customer service skills with a desire to go above & beyond to assist others.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail Oriented and ability to work with mathematical concepts.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize & initiate action in a timely manner.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to travel as needed
• Bachelor's degree from 4-year college or university required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD 2014-16, Cap2020, Giza, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop and SketchUp.

Nice To Haves

• Interior Design degree from an accredited university preferred.
• Minimum two to three years professional experience in the office furniture/interiors or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience preferred.
• Knowledge of systems furniture and experience in customer interaction.

Responsibilities

• Design, space planning, layout, and specifications of commercial office furniture and systems products.
• Coordinate and implement detailed space plans to address customer space requirements within allotted time and budget constraints in support of all sales and marketing efforts.
• Consult with sales team on the layout, design and space planning of furniture specifications for client offices.
• Travel to client’s location to field measure layout.
• Perform programming, space planning, furniture selection, layout, product pricing, design and selection of fabrics and finishes, including as-built drawings, block plans, space plans and finished working drawings for specification and installation.
• Research, Selection & Specifications of Furniture Material & Color.
• Accurately apply applicable discounts and create quotes for client’s approval.
• Provides professional customer interface by attending client planning meetings to determine furniture needs and develops solutions to meet these needs.
• Offers technical design and creative consultation to customers by answering both routine and highly specialized questions regarding furniture systems.
• Coordinate, develop, and review proposed project designs and construction plans.
• Prepare presentation material including color finish boards.
• Review job site in order to perform accurate measurements.
• Do plan-to-site adherence checks.
• Validate plans against construction, electrical engineering and Architect & Design (A&D) drawing sets.
• Develop project specifications, double check specifications against plans, verify specifications against plans, assure specifications are ready for order entry (CAP/SIF file), and manage changes and revisions.
• Prepare installation drawings for field personnel.
• Coordinate electrical locations.
• Provide on-site job inspections comparing construction drawings to final build-out.
• Work with installers to ensure installation meets customer specifications; complete punchlists.

Benefits

• A competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching
• Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees.
• Biweekly pay for salaried employees.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
• A tuition reimbursement plan where employees are encouraged to continue their education and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level