Entry-Level Interior Designer

Scott Rice Office Works is one of the premier commercial furnishing providers in the country, creating spaces that are engaging, inspiring, and perfectly tailored to our clients' needs and goals. Our clients range from small business owners to Fortune 500 corporations, healthcare, education, government, and hospitality environments.

At Scott Rice, we believe in providing the best possible service to our clients and constantly striving to provide the best possible work environment for our team members.

We are looking for an entry-level designer who can work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external partners to develop creative interior space solutions to meet customer needs. Designers coordinate and implement the design process on projects from the initial sales consultation through programming and preliminary design, specification, client presentation and working drawings. The designer will work together with assigned sales staff and project management. The projects will vary in size, complexity, scope and duration. Designers frequently engage in business development opportunities, presentations, RFP interviews, and participates in or leads customer engagement workshops.

Responsibilities:

• Engage with customer at a high level to gather information and develop/maintain relationships.
• Provide full service interior design services; to include custom/innovative solutions.
• 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.
• Attend and engage in industry events.
• Develop professional networks with peers and clients/customers.

Required Skills:

• Ability to be an optimistic, knowledgeable, highly engaging and a 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 and Revit background desired.
• Ability to co-design with clients and team members.
• Appreciation for interior design principles: 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.
• 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.
• Accept feedback with a positive attitude

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's Degree, AA degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school will be considered. Must have at least one-year experience in the Design field. Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) or National Architecture Board (NAB) accreditation preferred. Prior experience with system furniture products a plus.

SROW is a no-tobacco use facility and property. In order to become a team member, you must pass a background screening and drug screening. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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