Experienced Interior Designer

Company Description

Business Furniture + Co was recently a recipient of the BEST PLACES TO WORK program with the Indiana Chamber. Our team collaborates with organizations across Indiana and Ohio to design work environments that inspire productivity and creativity. By understanding each client’s business objectives, culture, and processes, our expert teams ensure that every perspective is considered in creating spaces that support their goals. We specialize in tailored solutions that reflect the unique needs of our clients while fostering innovation and collaboration.

Role Description

This is a full-time role for an Experienced Interior Designer located in Indianapolis, IN.

• Assisting New Business Development with initial meetings to discover client needs and project scope, on all sizes of projects with a focus on large scale, competitive, or phased project
•  Attending new client interviews (as needed) to help win projects
• Guiding and training Jr Designers and Designers
• Facilitating programming phase with client, including:

- Providing client with preliminary layouts, budget and lead times of furniture.

- Guiding client with final finish selections to meet design intent.

• Field verifying client space, including taking field dimensions and verifying existing inventory
• Receiving final client approval of drawings and direct link quote to Hedberg.
• Performing audits on projects with Project Audit and Planning Specialist.
• Working directly with Client Services to ensure excellence with the project process.
• Preparing installation documents, using Business Furniture standard installation and architectural symbols.
• Establishing a professional working relationship with the client and its end users as well as any subcontractors necessary on the job
• Attending pre-install meetings to assist in coordinating project.
• Coordinatomh w/ Project Manager to ensure the project installation goes smoothly'
• Attending all design, sales and marketing meetings, as well as other required meetings to be determined
• Attending all required training sessions, applying information and techniques learned to applicable projects.

Qualifications

·       Strong product knowledge, specifically Steelcase, and other Business Furniture manufacturer partners

·       CET & AutoCAD

·       Working knowledge of 3D modeling programs

·       Strong knowledge of space planning and specifying furniture

·       Great relationship building skills – ability to communicate clearly and effectively with client.

·       Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings

·       Demonstrating commitment to internal and external client service.

·       Developing working relationships with sales team members

·       Being meticulous with detail and accuracy in deliverables