Design Associate

Insidesource DEI StatementBy nurturing a culture where everyone experiences a deep sense of belonging and equity of opportunity, we will uphold our vision to “unleash human and business potential." We commit to being an anti-ism workplace and embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our business.

Job SummaryAs a Design Associate, you will work with a team of Sales representatives and Designers in a highly collaborative manner to research furniture solutions, create project deliverables, and prepare final specifications. You will actively expand your knowledge and understanding of workplace design practices, products, and accessories, and act as a product expert and resource to the Sales and Design departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Design Support

Provide

support

to

Designers

on

projects

to

complete

assigned

deliverables

and

presentation

materials

for

furniture

in

accordance

with

project

vision

and

goals.

Deliverables

may

include

product

research,

look books,

budgets,

fabric/finish

sample options, and more.Conduct

product

and

vendor

research

in

support

of

projects

and

requests

to

find

appropriate

furniture

solutions,

accessories,

fabric,

and

finish

approvals

to

meet

specific

budget,

lead-time,

functional

and

aesthetic

requirements.Assist

with

tracking

and

managing

of

critical

design

-

related

tasks

as they

relate

to

overall

project

schedules

including

testing

and

approval of

COM

applications,

COM

reservations,

CFAs,

finishes,

and

shop

drawings.Liaison

with

Sales,

Sourcing,

and

Designers

to

contribute

to

on-going

furniture

and

accessory

curation.Assist

with

site

coordination

including

field

measurements

and

existing

furniture

inventory

documentation.Demonstrate

proficient

time

management

skills;

effectively

address

competing

priorities

and

urgent

situations,

making

sound

decisions

in

short

timeframes

with

appropriate

action

and

guidance

from

design

mentor

or

project

lead.Order Preparation and Management

Perform

double-check

for

accuracy

of

ancillary

specifications

and

counts.Liaison

with

Sales/Sourcing/Design

departments

regarding

new

vendor

research,

documentation,

and

approval.Negotiate

with

vendors

and

suppliers

for

competitive

pricing

and

discounts.Prepare

final,

approved

ancillary

product

specifications

to

be

order

entry

ready.Work

with

vendors

and

internal

project

teams

to

reconcile

acknowledgement

discrepancies.Resolve

discrepancies

with

invoicing

to

insure

timely

payment

and

project

completion

with

client.Industry Knowledge

Stay

current

with

design,

workplace,

and

product

trends.Participate

in

product

and

professional

training

programs and

activities

for

on-going

growth

and

development.Insidesource Core Responsibilities

Exemplify Insidesource values of Team First, Client Led, Change Makers, Experience Focused.Participate in All Company Meetings and Regional Town Halls.Embody diversity, equity, and inclusion in our Insider community and business practices.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNone

Skills, Knowledge, Experience Required

Design Degree, or equivalent work experience.AutoCAD 2018 required.Proficient

in

Microsoft

Office,

Adobe

Suite,

Sketch-Up,

and

web-support applications.Basic

understanding

of

general

building

systems,

building

/ADA

codes,

electrical,

and

cabling.Familiarity

with

concepts,

practices,

and

procedures

within

the

field

of

Interior Design.Excellent

analytical

and

problem-solving

skills.Outstanding

graphic

presentation

skills.Excellent

communicator

with

good

verbal

presentation

skills

and

the

ability

to

communicate

design

concepts

to

clients.High

attention

to

detail

and

understanding

of

product

specification

.Practical

working

knowledge

of

pr

i

mary

furniture

products

sold

through

Insidesource.Adept

at

managing

multiple

projects

simultaneously

in

a

fast-paced

work

environment

and

self-

directed

to

manage

deadlines.Excellent

and

effective

oral

and

written

communication.Strong

organizational,

analytical,

negotiation,

and

administrative

skills.Ability

to

see

the

big

picture

and

integrate

into

day-to-day

tasks

and

activities.Fluid

interpersonal

skills

to

interact

effectively

with

a

wide

range

of

customers

,

vendors

,

personnel,

and

departments.Understanding of the complexities and sophistication required to thrive in the dealer environment.Interior Design/Planning background – preferred.Furniture product specification knowledge – preferred.Experience in customer service required.Pay Range: $60k-65kThe specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, and specific licensing or qualifications.#J-18808-Ljbffr