Description

Coalesse is seeking a talented and passionate Ancillary Applications Designer to support our field sales representatives and dealers by delivering inspiring and relevant solutions in Chicago . This field-based role is focused on helping win business by proactively positioning Coalesse & Partners, and responding to the unique needs of clients and other influencers. The ideal candidate is a designer with product expertise who can bring a client's vision to life through on-demand and thoughtful concept design and application development.

Working closely with the Ancillary Sales Representatives, this designer will play a key role in building relationships and affinity for our brand with architecture and design (A+D) partners, clients, and the dealer community. This is a highly collaborative, client-facing role that blends creativity, strategic thinking, and technical design skills to differentiate our solutions in the marketplace.

The Coalesse & Partners brand is known for design leadership, craftsmanship, and ability to create inspiring, human-centered environments. As an Ancillary Applications Designer, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse collection of products that elevate workplace experiences and support a wide range of client needs.

What you will be doing:

• -Translate client vision and workplace insights into compelling ancillary product applications.

• -Collaborate with Ancillary Sales Representative to develop and present holistic, on-brand design solutions that support strategic sales efforts.

• -Lead or participate in design charrettes, showroom visits, and informal design sessions with clients, dealers, and A+D firms.

• -Create drawings, renderings, and specifications using tools such as CET Designer. A background in AutoCAD and Revit is a plus.

• -Develop narratives and visual storytelling that highlight the value and insight behind our ancillary solutions.

• -Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a high level of design quality and attention to detail.

Requirements

• -Bachelor's degree in Interior Design .

• -5+ years of experience in commercial interior design, preferably with a focus on workplace or contract furniture.

• -Proficiency in design and specification software such as AutoCAD, Revit, or CET Designer.

• -Possess strong presentation, storytelling, and visual communication skills.

• -Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, and client-facing environment.

• -Acumen to influence and guide the design process from concept to specification

• -Willingness to travel as needed to support client engagements and regional sales efforts, around 20%.

In compliance with pay transparency laws, the annual base salary range for this position is $81,100 - $101,400, $126,800 . Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Steelcase considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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