Design Consultant III

$84,000 - $90,000/Yr

OpenSquare - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing

About the position

We are One Workplace WA We believe that people with a purpose need a place to be their best. From Seattle area skyscrapers to the Pacific Northwest's premier Universities and medical facilities, we design insightful spaces with the latest technology providing our clients an environment that embodies their image and encourages success. Our drive to support our clients has helped us expand our footprint and now it's time to expand our team. One Workplace is committed to the development of empathetic leaders, diversification of talent and increased representation at every level of our business. We believe in cultivating a culture of inclusion and are dedicated to building and retaining teams through removing unnecessary barriers to employment and providing opportunities for career growth. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

Responsibilities

• Distill and analyze project information.
• Conduct product research and contact vendors for pricing and information.
• Engage with customer to gather project information (surveys, interviews, data collection, observations) and to uncover customer challenges.
• Facilitate design discovery and co-creation sessions with project stakeholders.
• Assist with creative engagements and workshops.
• Engage in creative problem solving.
• Perform field measurements and inventory product.
• Specify furniture and finishes required per final layouts.
• Produce and present design concepts to customers.
• Validate design concepts and finalize design development.
• Generate, organize, and maintain CAD/CET files.
• Produce furniture block plans, space plans, finish palettes, furniture specification, and installation drawings; create, revise, and plot design drawings.
• Develop validation packages and spreadsheets.
• Estimate budgetary hours and manage and monitor project hours.
• Prepare design budgets and design proposals.
• Responsible for individual tasks and duties as well as overall project results and outcomes, including shaping the customer experience.
• React to customer needs and expectations in developing working relationships.
• Attend industry events and peer networking opportunities.
• Membership in industry professional organizations recommended.
• Serve as a mentor for other designers.
• Assist in the on-boarding process.
• Track and manage time entries daily.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Interior or Architectural Design, Associate Art's degree or equivalent from a two year college will be considered, with at least 5-years related design experience.
• Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) or National Architecture Board (NAB) accreditation preferred.
• Prior experience with system furniture products a plus.
• One or more professional certifications encouraged: NCIDQ, CID, LEED AP, WELL AP, EDAC, 6 Sigma, PMI, etc.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional proficiency in a variety of software: AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office. CET Designer, Adobe Photoshop, Revit, and InDesign desired.
• Professional knowledge of commercial furniture products and systems furnishings.
• Professional knowledge of ancillary, furnishings, and décor.
• Professional understanding of building codes, regulations, ADA.

Benefits

• 15 days of PTO
• 9 Paid holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Profit Sharing
• 401k + Employer Match
• Wellness App with reimbursement of up to $500/year