Project Designer - Auto Dealership Team

iSpace Environments • Minneapolis, MN

212d

About The Position

The Project Designer (Auto) will assist or lead sales team members in the design and specification of assigned design projects for clients in the Auto Dealership industry. Design services include programming, design concepts, space planning, commercial furniture specifications, site visits, and furniture installation drawings. Works closely with our internal sales, project coordinators, project managers and installation team members to ensure a positive and successful client experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior, Industrial or Architectural Design.
• 4+ years’ experience in furniture/office/space planning or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Furniture Dealership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of building codes for furniture design required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and specification software(s).
• Preferred experience with 20/20 technologies, Bluebeam, Sketchup and Configura.
• Excellent time management and delegation skills.
• Solid interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Understanding of systems furniture; able to learn and apply new product knowledge.
• Millwork experience needed.
• Excellent problem-solving ability and follow through.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
• Ability to work well under pressure in fast-paced conditions; excels at multi-tasking and prioritizing.
• Some travel may be needed (10%).

Responsibilities

• Assists in or leads in the auto dealership design and specification of assigned projects.
• Assists or leads sales and design team members in the preparation of client presentations.
• Leads in ensuring the accuracy of all drawings and specifications before presenting to the selling team member or client.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge in design trends and appropriate product application.
• Prepares and presents design contracts, assists Design Team members with contracts.
• Serves as mentor and coach to other design team members.
• Demonstrates high level rendering and presentation capability.
• Serves as a champion of a design team metric, responsible for efforts that create a streamlined approach.
• Attends client planning meetings; presents plans and information to clients for review and approval.
• Conducts programming by interviewing clients/end/users and produces reports.
• Reviews site; conducts field measurements and plan-to site adherence checks.
• Verifies existing inventory/product if necessary; produces as-built drawings/specifications.
• Develops and presents block/space plans.
• Selects, develops and presents color/finish boards.
• Provides design budgets for projects; maintains daily timesheets; manages actual time against budgets.
• Develops product specifications; verifies specifications against plans; produces order-ready specifications utilizing technology.
• Manages changes and revisions.
• Maintains detailed project documentation including records of key decisions, and notes from client/internal meetings.
• Creates finished working drawings for specification and installation; validates plans against construction, electrical and A & D drawing set.
• May conduct field review during/after installation with Project Managers and/or installation crew.
• Manages adherence to project schedule and budgets.
• Communicates regularly on assignment status to all parties involved.
• Ensures complete and accurate plans/specifications are order ready.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree