What are the responsibilities and job description for the Creative Specialist position at Empire Office?
Description
About Empire Office
Empire Office is the largest commercial furniture dealer in the world, with over 78 years of experience and more than 435 full-time employees across the country. We are the preeminent Steelcase dealer in the United States and support a list of more than 500 manufacturers. We partner with best-in-class architects, designers, brokers, craftsmen, and manufacturers to deliver proven workspace solutions. With creative and cost-effective results, we address business challenges and activate brands.
Overview
Empire Office is currently seeking a Creative Specialist in our Atlanta office to join our team. The Creative Studio was established to support the ever-growing need for ancillary spaces in commercial office projects. The Creative Specialist supports internal sales teams and clients (A D and end customers) for ancillary furniture, accessories, and artwork needs.
Key Responsibilities
Skills & Qualifications
About Empire Office
Empire Office is the largest commercial furniture dealer in the world, with over 78 years of experience and more than 435 full-time employees across the country. We are the preeminent Steelcase dealer in the United States and support a list of more than 500 manufacturers. We partner with best-in-class architects, designers, brokers, craftsmen, and manufacturers to deliver proven workspace solutions. With creative and cost-effective results, we address business challenges and activate brands.
Overview
Empire Office is currently seeking a Creative Specialist in our Atlanta office to join our team. The Creative Studio was established to support the ever-growing need for ancillary spaces in commercial office projects. The Creative Specialist supports internal sales teams and clients (A D and end customers) for ancillary furniture, accessories, and artwork needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop ancillary packages for projects that require alternates due to price point or lead time requirements.
- Devise furniture solutions to address a look feel package with no defined specifications.
- Develop InDesign or PowerPoint presentation and Excel spreadsheet with product information including but not limited to pricing, discount, lead times, and warranties.
- Assist internal sales teams with their day-to-day requests for alternate products.
- Develop accessories packages that can be added to projects to elevate the space.
- Collaborate with Creative Studio and Marketing teams to develop the Creative Library – a pricing tool consisting of proven ancillary products vetted from Empire’s 400 manufacturer partners.
- Maintain & update product data for the above tool on a quarterly basis.
- Foster partnerships with key manufacturer partners and develop a strong understanding of their aesthetics, manufacturing strengths, weaknesses, price points, and lead times.
- Identify and expedite escalated requests with professionalism and a sense of urgency.
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business management or equivalent
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel
- Must have an excellent understanding of furniture aesthetics and interior design styles
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Attention to detail & strong organizational skills
- Ability to problem-solve and work independently
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects with deadlines simultaneously
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency
- Experience in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and AutoCAD a plus
- Contract furniture experience & knowledge are a plus
- Hedberg Experience a plus