About Us
Model Home Interiors (MHI), now part of Empire Office, is a leading design and installation firm creating fully furnished environments for lifestyle real estate, including multifamily housing, student residences, senior living communities, and model homes. Together, we are the nation’s trusted one-stop partner for residential and lifestyle real estate FF&E. We help builders and developers stand out by ensuring no two communities ever feel the same, whether aligning with existing design schemes or co-creating custom, differentiated looks. Backed by Empire’s 79+ years of expertise across commercial, residential, and hospitality projects, MHI delivers distinctive spaces that inspire buyers, attract residents, and accelerate sales. Joining MHI means being part of a collaborative team within Empire, where creativity, design thinking, and problem-solving make a real impact on how people live.
Overview
Empire Office is currently seeking a
Designer
in our North Carolina office to join our team. This position will hold responsibilities to provide Design services to dealership customers including programming, space planning, development of topicals, color boards, and digital presentations.
Key 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
Qualifications
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.
Experience with Steelcase products a plus
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
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Model Home Interiors (MHI), now part of Empire Office, is a leading design and installation firm creating fully furnished environments for lifestyle real estate, including multifamily housing, student residences, senior living communities, and model homes. Together, we are the nation’s trusted one-stop partner for residential and lifestyle real estate FF&E. We help builders and developers stand out by ensuring no two communities ever feel the same, whether aligning with existing design schemes or co-creating custom, differentiated looks. Backed by Empire’s 79+ years of expertise across commercial, residential, and hospitality projects, MHI delivers distinctive spaces that inspire buyers, attract residents, and accelerate sales. Joining MHI means being part of a collaborative team within Empire, where creativity, design thinking, and problem-solving make a real impact on how people live.
Overview
Empire Office is currently seeking a
Designer
in our North Carolina office to join our team. This position will hold responsibilities to provide Design services to dealership customers including programming, space planning, development of topicals, color boards, and digital presentations.
Key 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
Qualifications
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.
Experience with Steelcase products a plus
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
#J-18808-Ljbffr