What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer position at ALFRED WILLIAMS & CO INC?
We are seeking a Designer to support and grow our furniture planning team in the Columbia or Charleston, SC market. In this role, you will collaborate with a talented, cross-functional team to create thoughtful, effective workplace solutions for our clients.
This position supports our Charleston or Columbia showroom locations and offers an exciting opportunity to join Alfred Williams & Company—one of the largest MillerKnoll dealers in the country. We are known for our innovative approach, strong team culture and commitment to putting people first.
Key responsibilities and required skills include:
Personal and Interpersonal Skills
- Self-starter who is highly motivated, flexible, and able to multi-task
- Works well in a cross-functional team environment, exhibiting exceptional communication skills
- Able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines on multiple projects simultaneously
Responsibilities and Technical Skills
- Skilled and efficient input of furniture layouts and space plans into AutoCAD via CAP and CET
- Experience with pricing and discounting commercial furniture to produce client proposals
- Development of color and material presentations, both electronic and physical
- Communicate with vendors to determine pricing, discounts, etc.
- Set up and maintain project files per design and company standards
- Field verification and measurement of site conditions
- Experience in space planning, typical development, and systems furniture layout
- Compile detailed inventory of existing product (stored or on-site) & record information with minimal assistance
- Development of installation drawings
- Basic understanding of Building Codes, ADA requirements, and Electrical/Data requirements applied to a project
- Check all drawings and specifications for 100% accuracy
- Assist to define the scope of a project, assess customer needs and program design applications
- Active and thoughtful participation in client interactions and programming sessions
Qualifications:
- Graduate of a four-year program or equivalent work experience with a two-year degree with a bachelor's/associate degree in interior design.
- A minimum five-year practical experience in commercial furniture design and planning,preferred.
- Proficiency in CET Designer is required.
- MillerKnoll product knowledge, preferred.