Ancillary Specialist

Ancillary Specialist (Designer III or IV)

Reports to:

VP of Design

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Sales oriented designer to co-sell to win projects and help the organization achieve sales goals. The Ancillary specialist will have strong experience in our industry around ancillary products and social space environments and have ability to deliver knowledge-based expertise and consulting that adds value and differentiates Storr as a market leader.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Focus and expertise around ancillary product collection (Steelcase partners and other outside manufactures). Leveraging their knowledge and influence to bring that expertise to projects.
2. Owns research + trends expertise in assigned market and leverages that information to gain recognition in the marketplace of the Storr Design brand. (Ancillary/ Social Space Environments)
3. Client facing for assigned/ signature projects or pursuits/interviews.
4. Involved in the sales cycle: help strategize, pitch, win, execute.
5. Prime Designer or support designer on multiple assigned projects and engagements. Fluid throughout - need to be both / depending on the design.
6. Collaborate with sales teams and clients to develop functional and creative design solutions that meet the client's requirements, aesthetic, and budget.
7. Create design documents including design intent drawings/ collateral, space plans, furniture typical, furniture plans, installation documents and rendered images to communicate and document design solutions/ furniture specifications.
8. Mentor Junior designers through project pairings or as assigned.
9. Meet project deadlines and keep accurate records of working time for design billings protocols.
10. Active role supporting the sale process which could involve live design, client tours, client meetings.
11. Acts as a resource person within their area of assigned responsibility, to support the completion or initiatives or special assignments.
12. Fulfill requirements of Designer training established by the Design Manager.
13. While this job description accurately represents the current primary duties of the role, functions may be adapted as necessary to meet business needs.

CORE STRENGTHS/ATTRIBUTES

• Communicates/Collaborates Effectively: Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Ability to tailor message across a variety of audiences. Strong interpersonal skills; develops and maintains positive relationships internally and externally. Strong team player.
• Strategizes and Problem Solves: Problem solving oriented; critical thinking skills; understands how their work relates to the whole; generates new ideas that add value; ability to seek out appropriate information to make effective decisions.
• Demonstrates Accountability: Strong self discipline and motivation. Shows initiative, takes responsibility for work and actions, high level of integrity.
• Execution Management: Works quickly to get things done; uses resources effectively; detail oriented and high level of accuracy. Owns execution of tasks and demonstrates excellent follow through. Drives for Results and fosters a sense of urgency. Lead by example.

Requirements

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGNER III

• 4-year Interior Design or Interior Architecture degree or balance of Associate Degree and applicable experience
• Furniture dealership background preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of specific industry experience
• CET Designer Software advanced experience or sim technology
• In-depth knowledge of design trends and code requirements
• Demonstrated success in both hard skill + behavioral core strength/ attributes

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGNER IV

• 4-year Interior Design or Interior Architecture degree or balance of Associate Degree and applicable experience
• Furniture dealership background required
• Minimum of 6 years of specific industry experience
• CET Designer Software expertise
• In-depth knowledge of design trends and code requirements
• Demonstrated success in both hard skill + behavioral core strength/ attributes