Designer
Furniture Marketing Group (FMG), Houston, TX, United States
Full-time position available with Haworth’s largest, global contract furniture dealer. Established in 1981, we are a 2nd generation, family-owned company looking for the ideal candidate to join our team.
Our clients range from local businesses to some of the largest companies on the globe with projects ranging from a single office to a fully furnished new building.
Project Designers work closely with the sales team and clients on commercial interior design, space planning and programming, selecting commercial office products and curation of world-class spaces for our clients.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Work with salesperson and/or client to determine purpose and function of environment, budget, scope of project, time schedules, types of furniture and equipment to be installed, and other factors which affect planning interior environments.
Advise salesperson and/or client on interior design factors such as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings and equipment, color schemes, color coordination and codes according to local governing jurisdictions.
Provide schematic design and design development drawings.
Coordinate design intent with architectural, mechanical and electrical plans.
Build final validation packets for sign-off from client.
Create installation drawings and core plans for installation and project management.
Maintain project files and time sheets on all work performed according to departmental guidelines.
Attend all design/sales meetings and educational seminars as requested.
Attend client meetings, both on-site and off-site as requested.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills:
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree with emphasis on interior design
Required skills
High level of product knowledge regarding commercial office furniture
High level of independence – able to work with minimal supervision
Thrive in a fast-paced work environment
Have a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and be self-motivated
Working knowledge of accessibility codes
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Detail-oriented
Exceptional customer service skills
Preferred skills
CIDQ certification or similar certification (WELL, LEED)
Working knowledge of AUTOCAD, CET, Project Matrix
Strong acumen with Microsoft office products
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Our clients range from local businesses to some of the largest companies on the globe with projects ranging from a single office to a fully furnished new building.
Project Designers work closely with the sales team and clients on commercial interior design, space planning and programming, selecting commercial office products and curation of world-class spaces for our clients.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Work with salesperson and/or client to determine purpose and function of environment, budget, scope of project, time schedules, types of furniture and equipment to be installed, and other factors which affect planning interior environments.
Advise salesperson and/or client on interior design factors such as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings and equipment, color schemes, color coordination and codes according to local governing jurisdictions.
Provide schematic design and design development drawings.
Coordinate design intent with architectural, mechanical and electrical plans.
Build final validation packets for sign-off from client.
Create installation drawings and core plans for installation and project management.
Maintain project files and time sheets on all work performed according to departmental guidelines.
Attend all design/sales meetings and educational seminars as requested.
Attend client meetings, both on-site and off-site as requested.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills:
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree with emphasis on interior design
Required skills
High level of product knowledge regarding commercial office furniture
High level of independence – able to work with minimal supervision
Thrive in a fast-paced work environment
Have a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and be self-motivated
Working knowledge of accessibility codes
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Detail-oriented
Exceptional customer service skills
Preferred skills
CIDQ certification or similar certification (WELL, LEED)
Working knowledge of AUTOCAD, CET, Project Matrix
Strong acumen with Microsoft office products
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