Furniture Dealership Designer; CET

Job Overview

A Highly Reputable Furniture Dealer company in Seattle, WA is currently hiring for a Furniture Designer to support a high-volume corporate account on the dealer side. This role focuses on furniture layout, specification, and order accuracy for private offices and support spaces. Candidates must have contract furniture dealer experience, be knowledgeable in CET and AutoCAD, and be very confident working in a high-interaction client-facing environment.

The role will be 100% onsite during the training and ramp‑up phase, and will transition into a hybrid schedule.

• Produce accurate, dealer‑level furniture specs and orders with minimal revisions.
• Use CET and AutoCAD independently to deliver layouts, revisions, and documentation.
• Be reliable on‑site, proactive, and trusted as the furniture Subject Matter Expert.
• Work directly with the internal project team to assess requirements and develop conceptual designs and space planning based on client needs.
• Work with one of the most reputable clients in Seattle, WA.
• Become the client‑specific furniture brand's product expert and become familiar with other commercial furniture options to ensure workspace design consistency.
• Conduct field measurements and verification.
• Research and assist in selecting ancillary products for projects.
• Prepare installation drawings.

This is not a traditional A&D role, and is looking for a furniture expert who has experience working in a furniture dealership.

• 3‑5+ years of relevant furniture design and commercial office space planning experience working in a furniture dealership/manufacturer.
• Furniture specification experience required.
• Experience working with Haworth products is a big plus.
• Must have experience working in a furniture dealership.
• CET and AutoCAD experience.
• Experience with Skeych Up and/or Project Spec 5 is a big plus.
• Commercial office space planning experience.
• Must be comfortable working in a high‑interaction client‑facing environment.
• Experience working directly with clients.
• Experience supporting multiple projects at once.
• Portfolio to submit.

Pay: $70,000–$78,000 per year (eligible for overtime pay).

Benefits (currently a temporary, contract‑to‑hire position):

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long‑term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Seattle, WA – 100% onsite during the training and ramp‑up phase, then hybrid.

Hybrid position in Seattle, WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.