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Job Summary:
The Project Designer develops CAD drawings and Bills of Materials using CAP 2020 Studio and AutoCAD. He/she receives and manages CAD files from external sources and properly file projects for future reference. Project Designers attend client meetings as necessary to gather programming requirements in order to generate accurate layouts, and respond to client’s requests. In addition, he/she Work as part of the team to develop a project schedule based on programming requirements and other pertinent information. The Project Designer produces final order entry ready Bills of Materials and installation drawings.
Job Duties:
Professional communication and team Collaboration
- Coordinates with other professionals and all parties involved on projects to ensure job success
- Maintains interpersonal relationships, working cooperatively with all parties involved in projects
- Attends client meetings as necessary to gather programming requirements in order to generate accurate layouts, and respond to client’s requests
- Attends project design and Resources meetings to discuss about any issues, new design ideas or to be assigned projects
- Communicates design intent with clients and the rest of the project team
- Assists in fabric and finish selection, and create finish boards and finish schedules as necessary
- Coordinates directly with manufacturers to develop specials and verify applications
- Identifies and documents critical dimensions, core drill and power/data locations
- Works with Resources team to develop project plan, budget and schedule
- Conducts revision of projects and submits them to sales representative in order to obtain feedback
- Updates design plan based upon on client’s feedback and submits it for final proposal
- Attends meetings with manufacturer representatives to discuss new items or the scope of product line offerings
Project Management software, methodologies and frameworks
- Produces final order entry ready Bills of Materials and installation drawings
- Possesses a complete understanding of the design process and all practical and technical aspects of each of the steps in the process of space planning.
- Develops CAD Drawings and Bills of Materials for furniture using 2020 CAP Studio and AutoCAD
- Receives and manages CAD files from external sources and properly file projects for future reference
- Develops practical, working knowledge of the specific product lines represented by WGS. Working knowledge should not be limited to approved manufacturer product design and application, product specification and technical specifications
- Submits drafts of designs for approval to supervisor, sales director and client
- Imports CAD symbols from manufacturers into AutoCAD to start the specification phase by exporting symbols into CAP, which then will be used to calculate preliminary pricing
Submits preliminary plans and pricing to Project Managers, Project coordinators, and sales representative for review and finalizing pricing.
Effective Planning
- Manages daily activities efficiently in an effective time management
- Provides prompt and effective follow-up of tasks, duties and responsibilities
- Addresses design related queries and concerns in a timely manner
- Coordinates and liaises with project managers, project coordinators and sales representatives on issues related to planning of projects, or special shipping instructions to meet installations schedule
- Works with all parties involved on project in prioritizing, planning, and executing different projects efficiently
- Works as part of the team to develop a project schedule based on programming requirements and other pertinent information
Visualization
- Develops innovative and creative space planning, special details and designs consistent with WGS strategy
- Creates drawings of typicals for workstations, offices, and common spaces. PDFs of drawings should include plan view, 3d view, and a list of components
- Analyzes design issues, suggests and makes any corrective actions that could improve the outcome of projects
- Proposes effective design solutions in order to meet project objectives
- Reviews and recommends improvements and solutions to existing designs
- Performs competent and professional drawings/ designs for workstations, offices, and common spaces
- Performs preliminary research about products and symbols to start building designs
Policy Knowledge
- Understands applicable codes, ordinances and regulations in regards to the design and installation of the specific product lines represented by WGS.
- Complies with all policies and directives of WGS and conducts all business affairs in an ethical and professional manner
- Follows company policies and design standards
- Understands and applies any relevant ergonomic and health safety issues in relation to work station design
Additional Requirements:
- knowledge of latest release of AutoCAD and CAP 2020
- Knowledge of furniture, architectural/ interior finishes, lighting, color and materials to carryout designs as per request
- Skill in time management by prioritizing projects in order to meet deadlines and provide high quality designs to clients
- Skill in drawing, designing and visualizing layouts
- Skill in presentation of graphics and visualization to communicate design
- Ability to understand and visualize architectural details, following directions efficiently
- Ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing designs
Educational:
· Associate’s Degree (Required)
· Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred) in Interior Design
Experience:
· Proficient in AUTOCAD, CAP 2020 experience (Required)
· 1-2 years working interior design (Required)
· 1-year Furniture dealership related experience (Preferred)
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