Designer, CAD​/ AutoCAD​/ Mechanical Design, Interior Design

Location: New York

About Empire Office Empire Office is the largest commercial furniture dealer in the world, with over 79 years of experience and more than 536 full-time employees across the country. We are the preeminent Steelcase dealer in the United States and support a list of more than 500 manufacturers. We partner with best-in-class architects, designers, brokers, craftsmen, and manufacturers to deliver proven workspace solutions.

With creative and cost-effective results, we address business challenges and activate brands.

Overview Empire Office is seeking a Designer to join our team and work at our NYC Office. This position will hold responsibilities to provide Design services to dealership customers including programming, space planning, and development of typicals, color boards, and digital presentations.

Key Responsibilities Create drawings and specifications in CET (ex: Typicals, Furniture plans, 3D Renderings)
Revise drawings and specs when required

Prepare installation drawings and supporting documents

Consistent updates to the Director of Design Work closely with dealership sales and sales admins to ensure accurate plans and specifications

Assist with Finish selection and create digital sample boards

Spec Check other team members' work as needed

Meet with clients, in person or virtually, to understand the client's objectives, desires, and design within their allocated budget

Identify areas that need field verification and coordinate actual dimensions with the final plan Inventory existing products; incorporate them in furniture plans and specifications

Maintenance of internal reporting systems (i.e. time sheets, tracking design time, project files)
Follow Empire Office Design department guidelines and standards for deliverables and filing of projects.

Adhere to deadlines for key deliverables

Attend Industry events as necessary

Continuing education related to product updates and industry trends

Skills & Qualifications At least 5 years of dealership experience in the commercial contract furniture industry is preferred

Salary based on experience: $65,000 - $80,000

Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field

Proficient in CET, Autocad, and Microsoft Office Suite Knowledge of contract furniture lines

Working knowledge of applicable building codes, ADA regulations, National Electrical Code;
National Fire Code, etc.

Experience with Steelcase products is a plus

Must be comfortable visiting job sites to take basic field dimensions and furniture inventory

Excellent creative thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail

Proven organizational and follow-through skills

Strong time management skills and ability to multi-task within a fast-paced environment

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients, manufacturers reps, and team members

Strong presentation skills and must be comfortable attending meetings and interacting with customers, designers, architects, and contractors

Works well in a team environment, and has the ability to work longer hours as needed to support the team and meet customer expectations
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