Sr. Design Consultant

Overview

We are One Workplace. We believe that people with a purpose need great spaces to perform their best work. We think big but work small, innovate through relentless curiosity, and treat each other – and our clients – like family. Over the past 70 years, we haven’t forgotten who we are, and we’ve never stopped changing. From big city skyscrapers to the west coast's premier universities and medical facilities, we design insightful work spaces with the latest technology to provide our clients an environment that embodies their image and encourages success. Our drive and dedication to providing our clients with innovative spaces and solutions has helped us expand our footprint, and now it is time to expand our team.  

One Workplace is committed to the development of empathetic leaders, diversification of talent and increased representation at every level of our business. We believe in cultivating a culture of inclusion and are dedicated to building and retaining teams through removing unnecessary barriers to employment and providing opportunities for career growth. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

Compensation: $94K-$107K Yearly/

OWP Benefits:

• 15 days of PTO
• 9 Paid holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Profit Sharing
• 401k Employer Match
• Wellness App with reimbursement of up to $500/year

Position Summary

Overview/Position Summary 

Works both independently and collaboratively with internal and external partners to develop creative  interior space solutions to meet customer needs.  Serves as leaders, mentors, and pace-setters for their  teams and colleagues. Will typically serve as the key or primary customer liaison and share customer  management and project management responsibilities with their sales partners. Often engages in  business development opportunities, presentations, RFP interviews, and participates in or leads  customer engagement workshops. 

Responsibilities: 

• Acts as primary customer liaison and manage key projects. 

• Distill and synthesize project information. 

• Engages with customer at a high level to gather information and develop/maintain relationships.  • Organizes meetings and meets with key customers and stakeholders, as well as serve as 

customer point of contact. 

•    Initiate and lead custom engagements/workshops with customers and A&D firms. 

• Present high-level concepts and theories to customers. 

• Provide full service interior design services; to include custom/innovative solutions. 

• Attend and engage in industry events. 

• Develop professional networks with peers and clients/customers. 

• Manage multiple projects and engagement. 

• Perform field measurements and inventory product. 

• Conduct product research and contact vendors for pricing and information. 

• Specify furniture required per final furniture layouts and select furniture finishes. 

• Produce and present design concepts to customers. 

• Generate, organize and maintain CAD/CET files. 

• Produce furniture floor plans, space plans, finish palettes, furniture specification, and 

installation drawings. Draw, revise and plot design drawings. 

• Develop validation packages and spreadsheets. 

• Prepare design proposals. 

• Estimate budgetary hours and manage and monitor project hours. 

• May perform peer audits for other designers. 

• Serve as mentor to other designers as determined by level of experience.  • Serve as peer mentor. 

• Lead internal and external initiatives. 

Qualifications: 

Education/Experience 

Bachelor’s Degree in Interior or Architectural Design, Associate Art’s degree or equivalent from a two- year college will be considered, with at least 5 years related design experience. Council for Interior  Design Accreditation (CIDA) or National Architecture Board (NAB) accreditation preferred.  One or more  professional certifications desired (NCIDQ, CID, LEED AP, WELL AP, EDAC, 6 Sigma, PMI, etc). Prior  experience with systems furniture products a plus.   

Knowledge/Skills/Ability 

• Requires the ability to be an optimistic, knowledgeable, highly engaging, creative problem solver 

• Must believe in the ability of physical space to have a positive impact on the lives of others and  possess an appreciation for Design Principles and Design Thinking Methodology. 

• Must be results oriented with the ability to see the “Big Picture” 

• Proficiency in a variety of software: AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office.  CET Designer, 

20/20 CAP, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign desired. 

•     Mastery of commercial furniture products and systems furnishings 

• Appreciation for Interior Design principles, to include: texture, color, form, function, materiality  balance, rhythm, repetition, proximity, symmetry, biophilia, historical precedent, sustainability 

• Requires attention to detail and ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven industry 

• Must be cooperative, with the ability to motivate and learn from others 

• Mastery of ancillary furnishing and décor, as well as design thinking methodology 

• Ability to apply design practices as well as knowledge of building codes, regulations, ADA, 

egress, occupancy, compartmentalization 

• Ability to provide friendly, professional service to internal staff and clients 

• Strong time management skills and ability to juggle multiple projects, while taking ownership for  project deliverables 

• Exceptional customer service skills with ability to provide solutions to client needs  • Ability to draw/sketch by hand 

• Complex reading and writing skills 

Physical Requirements 

• Seeing, color perception, hearing/listening, clear speech, hand and finger dexterity, and ability 

to move distances within and between warehouses/offices, ability to get to project sites.  • Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time 

• Judgement/decision making, analysis/comprehension 

Working Environment 

Regularly works with others face to face, over the phone and through email. Generally, works in an  office environment with moderate noise.  Nature of work may require time spent out of the office;  reliable transportation required.  Periodically works outside and may work around moving objects, dust  and dirt. 

Job Status - Exempt 

Salary : $94,000 - $107,000