Project Designer

iSpace Environments•Minneapolis, MN

3d•$62,000 - $76,000

About The Position

Assist or lead sales team members in the design and specification of assigned design projects for clients. 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 and 4+ years’ experience in furniture/office/space planning or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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).
Solid interpersonal skills: ability to communicate (both oral and written) effectively and professionally with both internal and external clients.
Understands systems furniture; able to learn and apply new product knowledge.
Excellent problem-solving ability and follow through.
Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
Works well under pressure in fast-paced conditions; excels at multi-tasking and prioritizing.

Nice To Haves

Dealership experience preferred.
Preferred experience with 20/20 technologies, Bluebeam and Configura.

Responsibilities

With minimal direction, assists in or Lead in the 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 – operate with little to no specification errors.
Displays in-depth knowledge in design trends and appropriate product application.
Displays in-depth knowledge of Teknion research and lead in consultative selling efforts.
Prepares and presents design contracts, assist Associate & Design I team members with contracts.
Serves as mentor and coach to other design team members.
Serves as a resource to other design team members and account manager designers for final specification checks.
Displays 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; verifies accuracy.
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. May be required to conduct organizational interfaces with; client, A&D firms, contractors, project managers, sales, sales administration, internal operations personnel, and installation crews.
Serve as a Steward of iSpace Resources and Brand
Other duties as needed to meet business needs