Project Designer

Job Title:

Project Designer

Department:

Design

Reports To:

Director of Design

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Salary Info:

$29.81 to $36.53 per hour ($62K - $76K annually) - Overtime Eligible

Position Summary: Assist or lead sales team members in the design and specification of assigned design projects for clients. Design services include programming, design concepts, space planning, commercial furniture specifications, site visits, and furniture installation drawings. Works closely with our internal sales, project coordinators, project managers and installation team members to ensure a positive and successful client experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Project Designer Specific Responsibilities:

• With minimal direction, assists in or Lead in the design and specification of assigned projects.
• Assists or Leads sales and design team members in the preparation of client presentations.
• Leads in ensuring the accuracy of all drawings and specifications before presenting to the selling team member or client – operate with little to no specification errors.
• Displays in-depth knowledge in design trends and appropriate product application.
• Displays in-depth knowledge of Teknion research and lead in consultative selling efforts.
• Prepares and presents design contracts, assist Associate & Design I team members with contracts.
• Serves as mentor and coach to other design team members.
• Serves as a resource to other design team members and account manager designers for final specification checks.
• Displays high level rendering and presentation capability.
• Serves as a champion of a design team metric, responsible for efforts that create a streamlined approach.

2. General Project Designer Specific Responsibilities:

• Programming

o Attends client planning meetings; presents plans and information to clients for review and approval.

o Conducts programming by interviewing clients/end/users and produces reports.

o Reviews site; conducts field measurements and plan-to site adherence checks.

o Verifies existing inventory/product if necessary; produces as-built drawings/specifications.

• Design Development

o Develops and presents block/space plans.

o Selects, develops and presents color/finish boards.

o Provides design budgets for projects; maintains daily timesheets; manages actual time against budgets.

o Develops product specifications; verifies specifications against plans; produces order-ready specifications utilizing technology; verifies accuracy.

o Manages changes and revisions.

o Maintains detailed project documentation including records of key decisions, and notes from client/internal meetings.

• Final Design

o Creates finished working drawings for specification and installation; validates plans against construction, electrical and A & D drawing set.

o May conduct field review during/after installation with Project Managers and/or installation crew.

o Manages adherence to project schedule and budgets.

o Communicates regularly on assignment status to all parties involved.

o Ensures complete and accurate plans/specifications are order ready. May be required to conduct organizational interfaces with; client, A&D firms, contractors, project managers, sales, sales administration, internal operations personnel, and installation crews.

3. Serve as a Steward of iSpace Resources and Brand

• We are EXPERTS: We provide well thought out solutions to support our client’s business needs.
• We are RESOURCEFUL: We will find ways to get it done and make it look easy.
• We VALUE all PARTNERSHIPS: Our partners are not viewed as transactions, but friends. We support each other and celebrate in each other’s successes.
• We believe in TEAMWORK: All of us together are better than each of us alone.
• We have FUN: Having fun is part of our work experience. We bring our culture to life by enjoying ourselves and each other
• We are OWNERS: We are 100% employee owned. We think and act like owners, making every decision count for our collective success.

4. Other duties as needed to meet business needs

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.

Innovation – Develops innovative approaches and ideas. Displays original thinking and creativity. Generates suggestions for improving work. Meets challenges with resourcefulness.

Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others. Inspires respect and trust. Motivates others to perform well. Reacts will under pressure. Shows courage to take action.

Planning and Organization - Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Sets goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Works in an organized manner.

Problem Solving - Develops alternative solutions. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully

Identifies problems in a timely manner. Resolves problems in early stages. Works well in group problem solving situations.

Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities Contributes to building a positive team spirit Exhibits objectivity and openness to other views gives and welcomes feedback

Quality - Applies feedback to improve performance. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Displays commitment to excellence. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Monitors own work to ensure quality.