Senior Designer

CREATIVE OFFICE PAVILION LLC

Edison, NJ
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Highlights

Summary: The Senior Designer position is responsible for providing space planning, furniture applications, visualizations, specifications, and installation drawings for contract furniture, all while maintaining a high level of satisfaction among internal and external client groups. Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a wide range of people within and outside of COR: Must be able to read, write, interpret, and communicate fluently in English.

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Location

Edison, NJ

Description

Job Description

Title: Senior Designer

Department: Design

SupervisoryResponsibilities:No

Summary:

The Senior Designer position is responsible for providing space planning, furniture applications, visualizations, specifications, and installation drawings for contract furniture, all while maintaining a high level of satisfaction among internal and external client groups. The position expects mentorship, commitment to the growth of the larger Design team, excellence in presentation skills, and a highly collaborative relationship with Sales peers to drive business.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Training participation and engagement: self-guided, virtual, and collaborative learning
Design and specify Herman Miller, Knoll, and other furniture for a variety of product applications, with an additional willingness to learn and implement new product initiatives.
Determine project requirements in collaboration with COR team members and industry partners
Attend client meetings independently (if applicable) and act as a consultant for industry partners
Provide Design services that support the use of contract furniture, such as:
- Initial programming and schematic Design process
- Design and implementation of a furniture block plan
- Ensuring space planning for furniture is code compliant
- Design development supported by drawings and renderings (using CET and AutoCAD software)
- Material application for projects: including workstations, private offices, and ancillary spaces
- Teaming on field measurements and product inventories
- Accurate drawings, visualizations, and product specifications
Proven excellence in the ability to lead a client meeting and drive the Design solution
Proven excellence in the ability to host showroom tours and contribute to presentations
Capable of prioritizing workload independently
Other duties as required

These responsibilities are not designed to cover all responsibilities required of the employee. All duties and responsibilities may change at the discretion of Creative Office Resources at any time with or without notice.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:

5+ years of professional experience in the Design industry
Degree in Interior Design or related field from a CIDA-accredited school
Highly proficient in AutoCAD software, MS Office, and CET, and the ability to learn new software quickly
Strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities
Effective organizational skills with a critical eye for details
Ability to work independently and be a contributing team player
Initiative to seek guidance to advance skills on product, design process, and technology
Qualify and articulate process issues to Design Management
Ability to seek information, resolve problems, and share insight with a larger team
Proven track record of problem-solving skills and informed decision-making ability to listen, ask questions, and respond appropriately
Proven track record of critical thinking, strategic mindset, and ability to employ big-picture assessment
Professionalism in manner, attire, and all forms of communication
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a wide range of people within and outside of COR:
Must be able to read, write, interpret, and communicate fluently in English
Writing skills must be sufficient to compose and edit a variety of documents using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation, with the ability to pay close attention to detail and proofread work carefully
Ability to work accurately to meet deadlines by adapting to changes in the work environment, work assignments, and/or changes in priorities in a flexible way by working from your own initiative and/or following direction, policies, or procedures
Use analytical and decision-making skills to offer options and resolve problems in a variety of contexts
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, ensuring the efficiency of projects from start to finish

Physical Demands:

Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Work Environment:

Work performed in a fast-paced office environment daily, with visits to various sites, including warehouses, construction sites, client sites, and offices
Environment subject to schedule and priority changes without advance notice

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Creative Office Resources. Creative Office Resources is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, military service ad veteran status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, or other non-merit based factors protected by federal, state and local laws. These protections extend to all terms and conditions of employment and management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training and career development.