Empire Office · 11 hours ago
Designer
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expEmpire Office, through Model Home Interiors, is a leading design and installation firm specializing in fully furnished environments for lifestyle real estate. The Designer role involves providing design services to dealership customers, including programming, space planning, and creating digital presentations.
ArchitectureAsset ManagementVirtual Workforce
Responsibilities
Create drawings and specifications in CET (ex: Topicals, Furniture plans, 3D Renderings)
Revise drawings and specs when required
Prepare installation drawings and supporting documents
Consistent updates to Director of Design
Work closely with dealership sales and sales admins to ensure accurate plans and specifications
Assist with Finish selection and create digital sample boards
Spec Check other team members work as needed
Meet with clients, in person or virtually, to understand the clients’ objectives, desires, and design within their allocated budget
Identify areas that need field verification and coordinate actual dimensions with final plan
Inventory existing product; incorporate in furniture plans and specifications
Maintenance of internal reporting systems (i.e. time sheets, tracking design time, project files)
Follow Empire Office Design department guidelines and standards for deliverables and filing of projects
Adhere to deadlines of key deliverables
Attend Industry events as necessary
Continuing education related to product updates and industry trends
Qualification
Required
At least 5 years of dealership experience in commercial contract furniture industry preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field
Proficient in CET, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of contract furniture lines
Working knowledge of applicable building codes, ADA regulations, National Electrical Code; National Fire Code, etc
Must be comfortable visiting job sites to take basic field dimensions and furniture inventory
Excellent creative thinking, problem solving skills, and attention to detail
Proven organizational and follow-through skills
Strong time management skills and ability to multi-task within a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients, manufacturers reps, and team members
Strong presentation skills and must be comfortable attending meetings and interacting with customers, designers, architects, and contractors
Works well in a team environment, and ability to work longer hours as needed to support team and meet customer expectations
Preferred
Experience with Steelcase products a plus
Company
Empire Office
Empire office is a company that specializes in workspace services, asset management and virtual office solutions.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jocelyn Corrigan
Chief Operating Officer
Richard Gulardo
COO
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