Senior Project Designer

Summary

This position is responsible for the execution and coordination of complex interior design projects in conjunction with the client and the sales team. This individual applies the established design intent to specific project parameters to meet client needs in the areas of Space Planning, CAD, Furniture and Finish resources and Color and Materials applications.

• Apply and adapt established design intent to meet client needs / requests.
• Coordinate all phases of the interior design process to ensure completion in a timely and accurate manner.
• Develop CAD representations and accurately determine project / order specifications.
• Provide regular updates to Project Design Manager and sales team.
• Assemble team meetings with Sales Coordinator, Project Manager, Installation Supervisor and / or sales team members whenever warranted to facilitate complete and timely communication.

• Aid sales in presentations for new clients and future projects.
• Promote products and services through presentations, marketing strategies, and sales techniques.

• Maintain internal reporting systems; i.e., timesheets, project files and project schedules.
• Act as a mentor to Project Designers on process, design and technical issues.
• Contribute to a collaborative and positive work environment within the department.
• Support the design process and continuous improvement process as it relates to design.

• Problem Solving/Analysis - Breaks down problems into smaller components, understands underlying issues, can simplify and process complex issues, understands the difference between critical details and unimportant facts.
• Budgets/Cost Control - Plans for and uses resources efficiently, always looks for ways to reduce costs, creates accurate and realistic budgets, tracks and adjusts budgets, contributes to budget planning.
• Creativity/Innovation - Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, takes risks, supports change, encourages innovation, solves problems creatively.
• Self Development - Seeks out and accepts feedback, is a proactive learner, takes on tough assignments to improve skills, keeps knowledge and skills up-to-date, turns mistakes into learning opportunities.
• Job Knowledge - Understands duties and responsibilities, has necessary job knowledge, has necessary technical skills, understands company mission/values, keeps job knowledge current, is in command of critical issues.
• Communication - Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills.
• People Development - Provides feedback and coaching, rewards hard work and risk taking, takes mentoring role, challenges and develops employees, accepts mistakes, provides visibility/opportunity.
• Integrity/Ethics - Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, conveys good news and bad.
• Interpersonal Skills - Has good listening skills, builds strong relationships, is flexible/open-minded, negotiates effectively, solicits performance feedback and handles constructive criticism.
• Learning Agility - Learns quickly; demonstrates curiosity; masters new concepts and information; pursues self-development; seeks opportunities to master new knowledge.
• Vision and Values - Supports values and daily actions and decisions, communicates vision and values to others, generates enthusiasm, incorporates vision when planning.
• Work Environment/Safety - Promotes mutual respect, keeps workplace clean and safe, supports safety programs.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Dependability - Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, meets attendance/punctuality requirements.
• Teaming - Works with others to achieve shared goals; acknowledges and leverages others’…