Interior Designer

Insidesource DEI Statement

By nurturing a culture where everyone experiences a deep sense of belonging and equity of opportunity, we will uphold our vision to “unleash human and business potential.” We commit to being an anti-ism workplace and embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our business.

• Work closely with project team to qualify aesthetic, performance, budget, and schedule criteria to meet customer’s project goals.
• Engage with the customer, A&D partners, and project consultants to clarify project information and uncover customer challenges.
• Conduct product research in support of projects and requests to find appropriate furniture solutions, accessories, fabric, and finish approvals to meet specific budget, lead-time, functional and aesthetic requirements.
• Product and present curated ancillary product and finish packages to include: furniture, textiles, acoustic treatments, technology, branding and graphics, architectural elements, and ergonomic solutions for workplace, education, and healthcare clients.
• Contact vendors for pricing and information and manage all project-related quotes from vendors.
• Obtain customer approvals for all design development packets prior to commencing final specifications.
• Perform field measurements and inventories of existing product and incorporate into project design deliverables.
• Specify furniture required per final furniture layouts and selected finishes.
• Produce/revise furniture block plans, space plans, finish palettes, furniture specification, and installation drawings.
• Develop validation packages and spreadsheets.
• Estimate budgetary hours and manage and monitor project hours.
• Collaborate with outsourced design service providers as needed, ensuring complete and accurate information and direction is provided.

• Participate in ongoing learning around strategic areas of focus, including partner products and solutions, sustainable design, design tools and technology, and workplace strategy.

• 3+ years of design experience; experience within a Dealership is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrate an aptitude and experience in curating highly creative ancillary packages with strong visual presentation skills.
• Prior experience with contract furniture products a plus.
• Strong knowledge of interior design field and current practices.
• Strong knowledge of workplace trends (aesthetic, ergonomics, technology integration, workplace culture, etc.).
• Strong working knowledge of commercial furniture vendors, including features/benefits, pricing, application and assembly, specification options, and nomenclature.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to facilitate design development activities with client and client’s project team. Ability to present using live design in person or over virtual meetings.
• Understanding of contract furniture processes, including specification development, order preparation, project management, order management, and delivery/installation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal dealership sales, project management, account coordination, procurement, and operations/installation groups, client, contractor and subcontractor trades, A&D firms, electricians and client’s IT group, etc.
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable building codes, ADA regulations, National Electrical Code, etc.
• AutoCAD 2020 and CET experience required; CAP 2020 Worksheet preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, and web-support applications.
• NCIDQ or CIDA accreditation preferred.
• Understanding of the complexities and sophistication required to thrive in the dealer environment. 
• Fluid interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a wide range of customers, vendors, personnel, and departments. 
• Ability to see the big picture and integrate into day-to-day tasks and activities. 
• Excellent and effective oral and written communication. 
• Prior experience successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong organizational and administrative skills. 
• Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment in business transactions, and to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction.