Commercial Furniture SME Designer

[Job Description]

A Contract Furniture Designer company in Seattle, WA is currently hiring for a Contract Furniture Dealer/Designer to support a high-volume corporate account on the dealer side. This role focuses on furniture layout, specification, and order accuracy for private offices and support spaces. Candidates must have contract furniture dealer experience, be proficient in AutoCAD, and be very confident working in a high-interaction client-facing environment. This is not an A&D role and is not open to junior designers. The role will start as 100% onsite during the training and ramp-up phase, but will transition into a hybrid schedule.

Pay - $80k/yr. - $110k/yr. (Potential for negotiation if coming from a direct target furniture dealership/manufacturer companies with strong design experience)

Location - Seattle, WA (100% Onsite during the training and ramp-up phase, but will transition into a hybrid schedule)

[Summary of Key Responsibilities]

• Produce accurate, dealer-level furniture specs and orders with minimal revisions.
• Use CET and AutoCAD independently to deliver layouts, revisions, and documentation.
• Be reliable on-site, proactive, and trusted as the furniture Subject Matter Expert.
• Work directly with the internal project team to assess requirements and develop conceptual designs and space planning based on client needs.
  • Will be working with one of the most reputable clients in Seattle, WA.
• Become the client-specific furniture brand's product expert and become familiar with other commercial furniture options to ensure workspace design consistency.
• Conduct field measurements and verification.
• Research and assist in selecting ancillary products for projects.
• Prepare installation drawings.

[Qualification Requirements]

***This is not a traditional A&D role and is not open to junior designers. Strong knowledge and experience with the contract furniture dealer/manufacturer is a must***

• 5-10 years of relevant furniture design and commercial office space planning with furniture emphasis.
• [Non-negotiable] Must have strong experience with contract furniture dealer/manufacturer.
• Strong AutoCAD experience.
  • Experience with CET, SkeychUp, or Project Spec 5 is a big plus.
• Commercial office space planning experience.
• Must be comfortable working in a high-interaction client-facing environment.
• Experience working directly with clients.
• Experience supporting multiple projects at once.

[Employee Value Proposition]

• Will be working directly with one of the most reputable clients in Seattle, WA for commercial office space planning.
• This role offers meaningful opportunities for professional growth through ongoing product education, increased responsibility, and clear paths for advancement.
• The team operates in a collaborative, flexible work environment, working closely with industry-leading furniture and design solutions, while contributing to impactful projects nationwide.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Seattle, WA.

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $52.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 2, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

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Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $80,000 - $110,000