Commercial Furniture SME Designer
Actalent, Seattle, WA, United States
Job Summary
A Contract Furniture Designer company in Seattle, WA is currently hiring for a Contract Furniture Dealer/Designer to support a high-volume corporate account on the dealer side. This role focuses on furniture layout, specification, and order accuracy for private offices and support spaces. Candidates must have contract furniture dealer experience, be proficient in AutoCAD, and be very confident working in a high-interaction client-facing environment. This is not an A&D role and is not open to junior designers. The role will start as 100% onsite during the training and ramp-up phase, but will transition into a hybrid schedule.
Pay $80k/yr – $110k/yr (Potential for negotiation if coming from a direct target furniture dealership/manufacturer companies with strong design experience)
Location Seattle, WA. 100% onsite during training and ramp-up phase, then hybrid.
Key Responsibilities
Produce accurate, dealer-level furniture specs and orders with minimal revisions.
Use CET and AutoCAD independently to deliver layouts, revisions, and documentation.
Be reliable on-site, proactive, and trusted as the furniture Subject Matter Expert.
Work directly with the internal project team to assess requirements and develop conceptual designs and space planning based on client needs.
Become the client-specific furniture brand's product expert and be familiar with other commercial furniture options to ensure workspace design consistency.
Conduct field measurements and verification.
Research and assist in selecting ancillary products for projects.
Prepare installation drawings.
Qualifications
5-10 years of relevant furniture design and commercial office space planning with a furniture emphasis.
Must have strong experience with contract furniture dealer/manufacturer (non-negotiable).
Strong AutoCAD experience.
Experience with CET, SketchUp, or Project Spec 5 is a big plus.
Commercial office space planning experience.
Comfortable working in a high-interaction client-facing environment.
Experience working directly with clients.
Experience supporting multiple projects at once.
Employee Value Proposition
Work directly with a reputable client in Seattle, WA for commercial office space planning.
Opportunities for professional growth through ongoing product education, increased responsibility, and clear paths for advancement.
Collaborative, flexible work environment with industry-leading furniture and design solutions, contributing to impactful projects nationwide.
Job Type & Location Contract to Hire position based out of Seattle, WA.
Pay And Benefits Pay range: $38.46 – $52.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change. If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include: Medical, dental & vision; Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; Life Insurance; Short and long-term disability; Health Spending Account; Transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Hiring diverse talent.
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection.
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes.
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people.
Equal Opportunity Employer Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—including four delivery centers in India. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences, serving more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more at actalentservices.com.
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Pay $80k/yr – $110k/yr (Potential for negotiation if coming from a direct target furniture dealership/manufacturer companies with strong design experience)
Location Seattle, WA. 100% onsite during training and ramp-up phase, then hybrid.
Key Responsibilities
Produce accurate, dealer-level furniture specs and orders with minimal revisions.
Use CET and AutoCAD independently to deliver layouts, revisions, and documentation.
Be reliable on-site, proactive, and trusted as the furniture Subject Matter Expert.
Work directly with the internal project team to assess requirements and develop conceptual designs and space planning based on client needs.
Become the client-specific furniture brand's product expert and be familiar with other commercial furniture options to ensure workspace design consistency.
Conduct field measurements and verification.
Research and assist in selecting ancillary products for projects.
Prepare installation drawings.
Qualifications
5-10 years of relevant furniture design and commercial office space planning with a furniture emphasis.
Must have strong experience with contract furniture dealer/manufacturer (non-negotiable).
Strong AutoCAD experience.
Experience with CET, SketchUp, or Project Spec 5 is a big plus.
Commercial office space planning experience.
Comfortable working in a high-interaction client-facing environment.
Experience working directly with clients.
Experience supporting multiple projects at once.
Employee Value Proposition
Work directly with a reputable client in Seattle, WA for commercial office space planning.
Opportunities for professional growth through ongoing product education, increased responsibility, and clear paths for advancement.
Collaborative, flexible work environment with industry-leading furniture and design solutions, contributing to impactful projects nationwide.
Job Type & Location Contract to Hire position based out of Seattle, WA.
Pay And Benefits Pay range: $38.46 – $52.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change. If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include: Medical, dental & vision; Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; Life Insurance; Short and long-term disability; Health Spending Account; Transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Hiring diverse talent.
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection.
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes.
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people.
Equal Opportunity Employer Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—including four delivery centers in India. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences, serving more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more at actalentservices.com.
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