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Continua Interiors · 1 month ago

Senior Designer - Furniture Dealer

Plymouth,MN,US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $78K/yr

6+ years exp

Continua Interiors is on a mission to transform the way people work, learn, and heal across the Midwest. The Senior Designer will be responsible for conducting furniture needs analyses, developing innovative design solutions, and managing client relationships throughout the design process.

ArchitectureInterior Design

Responsibilities

Conduct furniture needs analyses to define requirements for implementing designs

Develop innovative and effective solutions that add value and enhance product application techniques to design solutions

Prepare and independently runs design meetings with industry partners and end users

Generate and manage custom products/specials, COM testing, shop, and submittal drawings

Create final furniture specifications (specs) and pricing

Prepare information for labor quotes, providing insights for project planning

Create comprehensive installation drawing packages

Coordinate and advise with AV, plumbing, data, and electrical vendors to ensure seamless integration with furniture layouts

Leads site visits and field verifications to ensure accurate on-site assessments

Ensures accuracy by performing thorough spec checks and cross-verifying work with team members to maintain high-quality standards

Maintains organized and up-to-date email communications, file structures, and drawings, ensuring easy access and efficient retrieval of information

Conveys ideas effectively through well-crafted detailed drawings, and comprehensive spec books, presenting them in a thoughtful manner

Mentors and supports other designers, providing guidance and fostering their professional growth and development

Initiative in self-guided learning to continuously enhance product and industry knowledge and share with others

Builds and maintains client design standards programs, ensuring consistency and quality across all projects

Partner with the sales team as a primary point of contact for customers, ensuring clear communication and satisfaction throughout the process

Demonstrate skill in selling design solutions, effectively integrating sales and design to meet client needs

Embrace cross-training on vertical markets, expanding expertise and versatility

Efficiently manage workload, making decisions independently and advocating for personal priorities

Qualification

Interior DesignFurniture SpecificationsAutoCADCommercial Furniture KnowledgeProject ManagementCommunication SkillsMentoringTeam CollaborationAttention to Detail

Required

6+ years of industry experience, preferably at a commercial furniture dealer

Bachelor's degree in interior design or equivalent

Requires local travel to job sites for on-site assessments and in-person customer meetings

Extensive knowledge of interior commercial construction, architecture, design, real estate, and contract furnishings, acquired through years of experience

Proficient product knowledge and application, including experience with Herman Miller and Knoll products

Proven experience presenting to clients, demonstrating a collaborative approach to securing business

Extensive experience in the furniture dealership environment, with a strong understanding of industry practices and standards

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Successfully work both independently and as a leader within a collaborative team, guiding and mentoring others to success

Advanced skill in translating complex design concepts into precise drawings and specifications, with a strong attention to detail

Expertise in assessing architectural field conditions and understanding building system interfaces with furniture

Effectively prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects efficiently

Proficient in AutoCAD, CET, CAP, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and commercial furniture industry software; willingness to learn new systems

Commitment to maintaining relevant industry certifications, and continuously advancing professional knowledge and credibility

Strong ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with vendors and industry partners, leveraging these connections for mutual success

Confident and self-reliant in navigating the entire design process, with a proven ability to progress projects with minimal oversight, serving as a mentor and leader to less experienced team members