Senior Interior Designer
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Job Location:
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Franklin is looking for extraordinary people to join our industry-leading team that keeps defining the future of interior environments. An inspirational and fun working environment an innovation-driven fast-growing company ambitious projects and an incredibly talented team are just a few reasons why youll love it here.
Why Join the Franklin Team
Work.
We work hard every day to change the way people work. Our culture is built on teamwork and collaboration offering tremendous opportunities for growth and development.
Learn.
We believe that any company only has two fundamental directions. Youre either expanding or contracting. Thats why we invest heavily in your future by investing in the latest technology (hardware software) and offering education credits for expanding your knowledge helping you continue to grow.
Heal.
We understand that life can throw you a curveball or two. At Franklin we offer health vision and dental services to all employees. We also provide paid holidays vacation and sick time and an annual profit-sharing program based on company performance.
Role Description:
The Franklin Senior Interior Designer not only acts as a Senior Designer excelling at all tasks encompassed in that role but is also responsible for ensuring high-quality design services that are responsive to the needs of clients and sales team members. This individual is responsible for the design process to meet client needs with a focus on accurate specifications. The Senior Interior Designer assists with onboarding/training junior designers.
The individual works with the Design Team Manager and Sales to meet client needs.
Responsibilities include:
Assist sales staff in new business development activities by interviewing prospective clients to discover needs and priorities and assessing current space and function. Gathers appropriate information and prepares proposals including scope schedule and cost of design and project coordination services to meet client needs.
Gathers information regarding functional requirements and building characteristics to develop space plans design furniture layouts provide specifications for new product and existing furniture assets and recommend products and surface materials such as fabrics wall finishes window treatments floor coverings and lighting solutions which meet the clients functional aesthetic and budgetary requirements.
Drafts perimeter plan elevations perspectives and installation drawings and accurate specifications for use in client presentations proposals and order processing that meet the department standards.
Provides clear communication to client contacts contractors sales project management and installation staff to facilitate a smooth timely installation and project closeout.
Participate in design team activities in support of a market focused sales team with emphasis on skill development and the production of deliverables that meet the departments standard.
Professionally represents the Company with client and third-party contacts and maintains a high level of responsiveness to client inquiries. Develops effective presentation skills and knowledge of business and industry issues that reflect space planning design and management. Prepares professional service proposals that clearly define project scope and promote the value of Franklin Interiors.
Maintains and continuously develops knowledge of products client base technology design techniques and architectural compliance issues which impact furniture selection and placement.
Continuously work on personal development and education to understand the marketplace design trends product/material features architectural issues and new areas of business development.
Design Quality & Innovation
Relevant Industry Experience: The ideal candidate would have experience in an Interior Design and project management role with a proven track record of participating in successful projects within the commercial interiors space. Experience in CET Commercial Interiors is preferred. NCIDQ certification or the ability to achieve certification within 12 months of employment preferred. The ideal candidate is an active member of industry/industry leader and has an ability to coach and mentor others.
Drive and Initiative: A passion for creating functional beautiful and forward-thinking designs is essential. Constantly searching for an innovative approach to workplace solutions client presentations and deliverables.
Autonomy and Collaboration: Ability to work independently without supervision while also collaborating effectively with internal teams and clients to achieve common goals.
Problem-Solving Skills: Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities are essential along with the capacity to negotiate and navigate complex scenarios. personnel and organizational problems
Education:A bachelors degree in interior design. A minimum of 5 years experience in commercial interior design
Please submit resume and portfolio.
Why Join the Franklin Team
Work.
We work hard every day to change the way people work. Our culture is built on teamwork and collaboration offering tremendous opportunities for growth and development.
Learn.
We believe that any company only has two fundamental directions. Youre either expanding or contracting. Thats why we invest heavily in your future by investing in the latest technology (hardware software) and offering education credits for expanding your knowledge helping you continue to grow.
Heal.
We understand that life can throw you a curveball or two. At Franklin we offer health vision and dental services to all employees. We also provide paid holidays vacation and sick time and an annual profit-sharing program based on company performance.
Role Description:
The Franklin Senior Interior Designer not only acts as a Senior Designer excelling at all tasks encompassed in that role but is also responsible for ensuring high-quality design services that are responsive to the needs of clients and sales team members. This individual is responsible for the design process to meet client needs with a focus on accurate specifications. The Senior Interior Designer assists with onboarding/training junior designers.
The individual works with the Design Team Manager and Sales to meet client needs.
Responsibilities include:
Assist sales staff in new business development activities by interviewing prospective clients to discover needs and priorities and assessing current space and function. Gathers appropriate information and prepares proposals including scope schedule and cost of design and project coordination services to meet client needs.
Gathers information regarding functional requirements and building characteristics to develop space plans design furniture layouts provide specifications for new product and existing furniture assets and recommend products and surface materials such as fabrics wall finishes window treatments floor coverings and lighting solutions which meet the clients functional aesthetic and budgetary requirements.
Drafts perimeter plan elevations perspectives and installation drawings and accurate specifications for use in client presentations proposals and order processing that meet the department standards.
Provides clear communication to client contacts contractors sales project management and installation staff to facilitate a smooth timely installation and project closeout.
Participate in design team activities in support of a market focused sales team with emphasis on skill development and the production of deliverables that meet the departments standard.
Professionally represents the Company with client and third-party contacts and maintains a high level of responsiveness to client inquiries. Develops effective presentation skills and knowledge of business and industry issues that reflect space planning design and management. Prepares professional service proposals that clearly define project scope and promote the value of Franklin Interiors.
Maintains and continuously develops knowledge of products client base technology design techniques and architectural compliance issues which impact furniture selection and placement.
Continuously work on personal development and education to understand the marketplace design trends product/material features architectural issues and new areas of business development.
Design Quality & Innovation
- Serve as a Senior Designer on selected projects; mentoring designers through the project.
- Ensure the quality of all design outputs.
- Work closely with clients to learn and document design standards and templates.
- Maintain awareness of competitive products bid analysis needs assessments presentations space planning codes specifications and installation documents.
- Stay updated on new products trends technology.
Relevant Industry Experience: The ideal candidate would have experience in an Interior Design and project management role with a proven track record of participating in successful projects within the commercial interiors space. Experience in CET Commercial Interiors is preferred. NCIDQ certification or the ability to achieve certification within 12 months of employment preferred. The ideal candidate is an active member of industry/industry leader and has an ability to coach and mentor others.
Drive and Initiative: A passion for creating functional beautiful and forward-thinking designs is essential. Constantly searching for an innovative approach to workplace solutions client presentations and deliverables.
Autonomy and Collaboration: Ability to work independently without supervision while also collaborating effectively with internal teams and clients to achieve common goals.
Problem-Solving Skills: Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities are essential along with the capacity to negotiate and navigate complex scenarios. personnel and organizational problems
Education:A bachelors degree in interior design. A minimum of 5 years experience in commercial interior design
Please submit resume and portfolio.
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About Company
A successful team works in an environment that inspires them. We create spaces that improve productivity, cost efficiencies, and enhance effectiveness.
