INSIDE SOURCE INC. is hiring: Jr. CX Designer in San Jose

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.

Job Summary

The Junior CX Designer (CX Designer 1) supports the design team in executing workplace furniture and spatial planning solutions. This entry-level role is ideal for recent graduates or those with up to two years of experience looking to grow their knowledge of the commercial interiors industry. The Junior CX Designer assists with drawings, specifications, and documentation, while learning industry tools and processes in a collaborative environment. This role is a foundational step toward mastering client service, design systems, and technical standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports a Senior Designer to validate scope of work and design intent/approach with the project Account Manager.
• Additionally, supports a Senior Designer to develop project design strategy approach and identify furniture solutions for assigned projects.
• Performs programming sessions throughout project life cycle to obtain relevant client requirements and objectives, and relays to teammates.
• Creates and maintains AutoCAD/Revit/CET drawings, incorporating architectural backgrounds updates as needed.
• Generate spaces plans, test fits and furniture layouts.
• Provides complete drawings and detailed furniture plans throughout project life span – from block plan to typical development to installation documents.
• Creates and maintains design development packages (including multiple product options per area, fabric/finishes and lead time for assigned projects).
• Coordinates fabric and finish selections including testing, stock reservations, sample procurement, and documentation of final selections.
• Performs onsite architectural field verifications/dimensions and updates floor plans (via AutoCAD/Revit) as needed.
• Identifies dimensioned power/signal placement locations on furniture layouts and room types.
• Contacts vendors for product pricing while managing all project-related quotes.
• Generates thorough, accurate, and timely final product specifications (including stated lead times and freight/shipping costs) for proposal creation including final review of specifications to ensure accuracy and adherence to original design intent.
• With Support of a Senior Designer, reviews vendor or custom furniture shop drawings to ensure correct integration within project space and adherence to design intent prior to client review and approval.
• Attends internal team and client-facing meetings as needed.
• Accountable for completion of established deliverables and deadlines.
• Timely and accurate time tracking documentation of performed tasks.
• Seeks out new trends in workplace design, changes in building codes and product design to be disseminated throughout the Design Department.
• Follows Design team standards for templates, file management and brand graphics.

Insidesource Core Responsibilities

• Exemplify Insidesource values of Team First, Client Led, Change Makers, Experience Focused.
• Participate in All Company Meetings and Regional Town Halls.
• Embody diversity, equity, and inclusion in our Insider community and business practices.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Skills, Knowledge, Experience Required

• 0–2 years interior design and/or furniture dealership experience.
• Basic knowledge of the interior design field and current practices.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of applicable building codes, ADA regulations, National Electrical Code, etc.
• Basic knowledge of ancillary furniture resources required.
• Continuing education through participation in professional organizations and training.
• Working knowledge of CET, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams). Revit: preferred but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage time and organize tasks independently.
• Demonstrates attention to detail, follow-through, and accuracy.
• Collaborative and eager to learn.