Senior Design Consultant I

$96,796 - $110,623/Yr

OpenSquare - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Senior

San Francisco, CA

Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing

About the position

One Workplace is seeking a senior level design consultant to develop creative interior space solutions that meet customer needs. This role involves a high degree of customer engagement, creative decision making, and autonomous project ownership. The consultant will serve as a leader and mentor, managing multiple key projects and engagements while acting as the primary customer liaison. Responsibilities include design discovery, co-creation, design validation, documentation, and quality assurance, from inception to final installation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as client liaison.
• Distill and analyze project information.
• Manage multiple key projects and engagements.
• Organize meetings with key stakeholders.
• Conduct product research and contact vendors for pricing and information.
• Engage with customers to gather project information and uncover challenges.
• Lead design discovery and co-creation sessions with project stakeholders.
• Drive or lead creative engagements and workshops.
• Specify furniture required per final furniture layouts and select finishes.
• Influence, inspire, and guide solutions from supporting team members.
• Produce and present design concepts to customers.
• Create and revise design drawings, including furniture block plans and installation drawings.
• Develop validation packages and spreadsheets.
• Estimate budgetary hours and manage project hours.
• Prepare design budgets and proposals.
• Serve as a mentor for other designers.
• Participate in or lead internal and external projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Attend industry events and peer networking opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Interior or Architectural Design or equivalent.
• At least 5 years related design experience.
• CIDA or NAB accreditation preferred.
• One or more professional certifications recommended (e.g., NCIDQ, CID, LEED AP).
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office.
• Full professional knowledge of commercial furniture products and systems furnishings.
• Advanced knowledge of building codes, regulations, and ADA.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with CET Designer, 20/20 CAP, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Ability to draw/sketch by hand.
• Exceptional customer service skills.

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