Watson · 2 months ago
Space Planner / Designer
Poulsbo, WA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$26/hr - $34/hr
3+ years expWatson is a company that has been designing and building innovative workplace solutions for over 50 years. They are seeking a Space Planner / Designer who will be responsible for creating furniture layouts that meet client needs, collaborating with internal teams, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.
E-CommerceManufacturing
Responsibilities
Utilize CET to prepare drawings that accurately reflect project specifications and to create renders
Develop innovative space plan concepts that are practical, aesthetic and conducive to the intended purpose and function of the customer’s needs and goals. Apply guidelines of circulation design, ADA compliance, etc
Collaborate with the sales team to address project and customer needs
Participate in and assist the sales team in meetings to present design recommendations to customers
Review plans and specifications for accuracy, completeness and correct product application
Coordinate with internal teams to finalize and prepare installation documents
In depth understanding of Watson standard and custom product offerings
Maintain solid understanding of construction practices, building codes and ADA requirements
Help nurture relationships with stakeholders, including architects, designers, clients, sales and internal teams
Provide outstanding service and value through collaborative problem-solving and timely responses to customer requests
Serve as a point of contact for customers and sales reps to address concerns and provide support
Collaborate with the Marketing team on projects and collateral — from updating configurations and finish palettes to tracking trends and supporting seasonal or pricing updates
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of design and rendering software to enhance workflows and deliverables
Assist with CET improvements, standardize assets, and streamline rendering processes
Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal resources, tools, and processes
Qualification
Required
Holds a bachelor's degree in Interior Design or an equivalent field
Brings at least three years of professional design experience
Can manage multiple projects at once while staying detail-oriented and organized
Uses strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to solve problems and develop creative solutions
Has a deep understanding of interior commercial construction, architecture, design, and contract furnishings
Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
Is proficient in AutoCAD, CET, CAP, and other commercial furniture industry software
How to use drawing software with confidence and proficiency (CET, AutoCAD, Revit, or SketchUp)
How to think analytically to identify and resolve problems with efficiency and accuracy
How to understand, retain, and conduct trainings on complex product lines
How to meet deadlines by prioritizing and adapting to a varying workflow without losing sight of details
How to continuously improve personal and professional knowledge and skillsets
How to speak and write with clarity
Benefits
INSURANCE | All employees and their dependents will have the ability to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. If enrolled, benefits begin on the first day of the month following the 60th day of employment at Watson.
RETIREMENT | Watson will match 50% of employees’ 401k contributions, up to 2.5% of base annual salary. All employees over the age of 21 will be automatically enrolled on the first day of the month following 6 months of employment. You can opt out, decrease, or increase contribution at any time.
PAID TIME OFF | Full Time hourly employees can expect to earn roughly 80 hours of vacation time off during their first year at Watson, 120 hours of vacation time off during years 2-5, and 160 hours of vacation time off each year after being employed for 6 years. Additionally, full-time employees can also expect to earn 52 hours of sick time per year. Both buckets of PTO are accrued on a per hour worked basis and can result in more or less paid time off accrued based on their hours worked.
PAID HOLIDAYS | Watson is closed for 8 holidays every year and offers every employee an additional paid holiday to choose upon employment.
PROFIT SHARING | Profit Sharing is how we reward the effort and commitment of our employees. Generally, 25% of profits are allocated to the Profit Sharing Plan after the baseline profit level is met. The overall profit sharing amount varies from year to year.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | This is a free service for all employees and dependents to provide support for any mental, emotional, relational, and financial need, as well as crisis and grief support.
Company
Watson
Everything we do at Watson is rooted in soulful design. Design that is guided first by the functional needs of our clients.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Clif McKenzie
CEO
Recent News
2025-07-22
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