Commercial Furniture Dealer Senior Designer

Henricksen•Milwaukee, WI

28d•$73,500 - $93,500

About The Position

The Senior Designer collaborates with Account Executives, clients, and Customer Support Teams as an industry expert to develop creative, functional design and furniture solutions that meet client expectations and project requirements. The role focuses on programming, typical development, space planning, finish palettes, drawings, specifications, and field verifications. The Senior Designer works with clients, project teams, and external partners to develop and execute design solutions, while supporting Design team learning and improving processes to promote quality project outcomes. The position is based in Henricksen’s Milwaukee, Wisconsin office. It includes independently executing larger, more complex, and higher-profile projects; developing and presenting design solutions; preparing drawings and project documentation; and advising clients and project teams on design applications, building codes, ADA requirements, ergonomics, and technology integration. The Senior Designer also contributes to a positive customer experience and supports the organization’s culture and mission.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in interior design, architecture, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in contract design, a furniture dealership, or construction.
Experience specifying and laying out systems, ancillary furniture, demountable partitions, contract furniture, and/or construction processes from programming through delivery and installation.
Knowledge of workplace environment issues, including ergonomics, technology integration, teaming, planning, and facility needs.
Knowledge of building codes, ADA regulations, Electrical Code, and related requirements.
High proficiency in AutoCAD, CAP Studio or Project Matrix, and Configura CET, along with proven graphic layout skills.
Proven track record in customer-facing environments, internally and externally.
Ability to execute complex, high-volume projects simultaneously in an organized, creative, and quality-driven manner.
Strong learning and coaching capabilities and interest.
Conscientious and flexible approach, strong work ethic, problem-solving ability, and team orientation.
Effective written and verbal communication across varied audiences and situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

College degree in interior design, architecture, or a related field from a CIDA-accredited program.
NCIDQ and state certifications.
Active membership in relevant associations.

Responsibilities

Participate in or facilitate project meetings to establish and maintain expectations for scope, deliverables, timelines, roles, and team operations.
Contribute to developing and presenting design solutions that optimize client spaces and respond to proposals, contracts, and requirements.
Advise on and negotiate project design details in relation to proven practices, standards, and competing priorities.
Independently execute larger, more complex, and higher-profile projects with quality and efficiency.
Gather programming information and develop or revise schematic designs to meet client expectations and project requirements.
Outline cost estimates and resource needs for approved design recommendations and modifications.
Develop and revise schedules, documentation, and recommendations in alignment with project requirements.
Follow core processes with accountability, accuracy, and consistency, and promote information sharing, learning, and process improvement.
Develop finish palettes for client review when required by the project.
Engage with clients in real time to define and agree on design intent.
Create drawings, renderings, and other deliverables that illustrate design intent.
Advise clients and project teams on design applications and opportunities addressing programming needs, including collaboration, ergonomics, technology integration, building codes, and ADA requirements.
Coordinate with consultants, project teams, and installers to manage changes, field reviews, and installations.
Organize and manage project drawings, revisions, and critical documentation, including decisions, approvals, signoffs, and meeting highlights.
Apply strategic insights, planning methodologies, and vertical-market expertise to planning and design.
Serve as an industry expert in responding to client inquiries and needs.
Maintain professional, positive, transparent communication with clients, vendors, and project teams, adapting to project and client needs.
Use prior client interactions, projects, and learnings to enhance the client experience.
Provide informal peer coaching to help resolve real-time project-related issues.
Support the organization’s culture and expectations and foster inclusive relationships with colleagues and project teams.
Maintain accountability for ongoing learning and improvement, and take initiative to support the success and growth of self, others, and the organization.