Senior Project Designer

Salary: $60,000-$80,000 Access to The Park San Diego campus amenities (food court, beach volleyball and basketball courts, etc.)Free fitness center membership with classes Office snacks and coffee Up to 3% 401(k) matching Company culture events Family atmosphere Dog-friendly office Out of state applicants are welcomed Your Key Role & Responsibilities Oversee and assist in onboarding for design Intern or Junior Designer as needed. Provide oversight, training, guidance, and direction to Project Designers and Designers as required. Handles design requests assigned to ensure project deadline is achieved or exceeded. Maintains open and proactive communication with sales team as it relates to specific projects. Prepare finish palettes and presentations for project meetings. Direct and completes space planning, furniture specifications, 2D/3D drawings, bill of materials (BOM), renderings, budgets, and concept packages. Communicates and oversee outsourced designs as it relates to your projects. Efficiently adapts personal schedule to accommodate workload and deadlines. Ensure quality of final product for aesthetics and visual details. Provide accurate pricing, research, and document preparation. Site visits, field verification, and client walk throughs as needed and applicable. Confirms verified field conditions are updated and captured in AutoCAD.Assess and verify electrical drawings calling out floor cores, wall feeds, outlets, data, etc. Establish and completes furniture specification using design software, preparing bill of materials (BOM) for order entry. Completes request for proposals (RFP) as needed. Prepare detailed Installation drawings and review with Project Manager and Installer. Flexibility to handle responsibilities on a variety of project types or projects in various stages of development. Develop strategic goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work. Lead or attend client meetings and finish meetings on site or virtually with end user. Check select project acknowledgements with Project Manager or Project Coordinators to ensure accuracy. Creates punch list orders as needed. Continuously renews training with individual manufacturer's to be knowledgeable of their products and specifications of their products. Be the main client contact and maintain existing accounts as needed. Execute in accordance outlined ICE design audit process, to ensure all appropriate information is transferred between departments, and minimal revisions are needed. Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned. Assist with updating marketing materials as needed. Host approved training sessions of key strengths within the Design team or company as requested. Co-lead simplified product and Teknion training to the Sales, PM, and PC team Facilitate and organize product presentations, field trips to visit job sites, and internal trainings on processes as required. Present design initiatives and information at team meetings. Proactively share knowledge and office process suggestions to sales and design Communicate design process updates and best practices to ICE via email and or team meetings Develop standards for software and deliverables as needed and assist in training the design team. Establish and document processes and protocols to share with design team when necessary. Audit projects for the Design team as needed. • Point of contact in the event of VP Design absence. Provide oversight, guidance, and direction to Project Designers, Designers, or Junior Designers as required. Develop templates for improved efficiencies and processes within the design department. Your background and Skills Minimum 7-10+ years of interior design and commercial furniture dealership experience. Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Industrial Design, Architectural Design, or a similar field is required. Master's degree preferred. NCIDQ preferred Strong knowledge of interior design and current practices. Expert knowledge and understanding of applicable building codes, ADA regulations, egress, and Title 24.Strong knowledge of workplace trends (aesthetic, ergonomics, technology integration, workplace culture, etc.).Thorough knowledge of the design process including space planning, color and material selection, FF&E, design development, and vendor management. Strong conceptual design skills employing innovative ideas and materials. Previous senior level experience including a wide range of scales and complexity in all phases of design. Understanding of contract furniture processes, including specification development, order preparation, project management, order management and delivery/installation. Expert in 2020 software (CAP, Worksheet, Visual Impressions), AutoCAD, and CET.Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Skillset in Bluebeam, InDesign, Photoshop, and SketchUp preferred. Expert in product knowledge and resources of key manufacturers. Maintain full time workload including special projects, trainings, process development, audits, and other initiatives.