Essential Functions

The Designer II roles assists in the Day-to-Day complex project production of the Architectural Studio including the creation of Test Fits, Proof of Concepts, Construct Documents. This role will focus on providing a higher level of design services to our client including Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation and Construction Administration.

Designer Responsibilities

• Leads more complex projects that require critical thinking and coordination of various facets/stakeholders.
• Projects can be managed individually or require coordination and basic project leadership practices when multiple Designers are required to complete the work.
• Extraordinary communication to customer, project team, and leadership throughout the lifecycle of the project: where are we at, what is next, deadlines and challenges.
• Work with customers to provide space planning solutions using AutoCAD and other technologies.
• Implementation of Amazon Guidelines, System furniture design requirements, and building/fire code compliance per the projects local jurisdiction.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, each with differing scope and products. Perform assigned work while providing transparent and timely communication of personal progress and delivering work per required timeline.
• Administrative tasks to support communication, documentation and archiving per procedure and best practice.

Working Relationships

• Studio Designers, Studio Manager, Program Manager, Design Program Director, FF&E Designers, Project Managers, Client Representatives, vendor partners.

Skills and Abilities

• B.A. Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architectural Studies, or relevant degree.
• 3-5 years' experience in Interior Design, Architecture, and/or Systems Furniture Design field or equivalent.
• 2+ year experience with accountability of deliverable quality and project management timeline.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit/BIM drawing standards, Fire/Building Code and ADA requirements.
• Direct experience leading project communication with internal work groups.
• Experience developing client drawing deliverables and/or other technical project documents.
• Experience managing workflow to meet project schedules, comfort leading without authority.
• Effective written, verbal, and visual communication.
• Proven record of directing others to achieve a common goal or deliverable.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Deadline driven work ethic while still a team-player.
• Ability to pivot quickly in a fast-paced work environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products: Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams.
• Proven track record of being able to work with clients in a consultative relationship.
• Understands varying communication requirements with clients and project/design team members, relay information to appropriate groups.