Senior Designer - Furniture Dealer

Senior Designer - Furniture Dealer

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Through our offering of furniture, walls, and audio‑visual solutions, Continua Interiors is on a mission to transform the way people work, learn and heal across the Midwest. Continua places great importance on fostering a supportive work environment that values culture, community, and connection with both team members and clients. We are not just a company but a movement reshaping the dealer landscape across the Midwest.

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• Design Development
• Furniture & Finish Selection
• Specifications
• Technical & Conceptual Drawings
• Customer Experience

• Conduct furniture needs analyses to define requirements for implementing designs.
• Develop innovative and effective solutions that add value and enhance product application techniques to design solutions.
• Prepare and independently run design meetings with industry partners and end users.
• Generate and manage custom products/specials, COM testing, shop, and submittal drawings.
• Create final furniture specifications (specs) and pricing.
• Prepare information for labor quotes, providing insights for project planning.
• Create comprehensive installation drawing packages.
• Coordinate and advise with AV, plumbing, data, and electrical vendors to ensure seamless integration with furniture layouts.
• Lead site visits and field verifications to ensure accurate on‑site assessments.
• Ensure accuracy by performing thorough spec checks and cross‑verifying work with team members to maintain high‑quality standards.
• Maintain organized and up‑to‑date email communications, file structures, and drawings, ensuring easy access and efficient retrieval of information.
• Convey ideas effectively through well‑crafted detailed drawings and comprehensive spec books, presenting them thoughtfully.
• Mentor and support other designers, providing guidance and fostering their professional growth and development.
• Take initiative in self‑guided learning to continuously enhance product and industry knowledge and share with others.
• Build and maintain client design standards programs, ensuring consistency and quality across all projects.
• Partner with the sales team as a primary point of contact for customers, ensuring clear communication and satisfaction throughout the process.
• Demonstrate skill in selling design solutions, effectively integrating sales and design to meet client needs.
• Embrace cross‑training on vertical markets, expanding expertise and versatility.
• Efficiently manage workload, making decisions independently and advocating for personal priorities.

• 6+ years of industry experience, preferably at a commercial furniture dealer.
• Bachelor's degree in interior design or equivalent.
• Requires local travel to job sites for on‑site assessments and in‑person customer meetings.
• Extensive knowledge of interior commercial construction, architecture, design, real estate, and contract furnishings, acquired through years of experience.
• Proficient product knowledge and application, including experience with Herman Miller and Knoll products.
• Proven experience presenting to clients, demonstrating a collaborative approach to securing business.
• Extensive experience in the furniture dealership environment, with a strong understanding of industry practices and standards.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Successfully work both independently and as a leader within a collaborative team, guiding and mentoring others to success.
• Advanced skill in translating complex design concepts into precise drawings and specifications, with a strong attention to detail.
• Expertise in assessing architectural field conditions and understanding building system interfaces with furniture.
• Effectively prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects efficiently.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, CET, CAP, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and commercial furniture industry software; willingness to learn new systems.
• Commitment to maintaining relevant industry certifications…