~~ Interior Designer Needed for Expanding Furniture Company!

We are looking for an experienced and creative Interior Designer, with CAD and CET knowledge, to work in conjunction with a Dynamic Sales Team at FriendsOffice!

FriendsOffice, a leading independent Contract Furniture Dealer with over 11 million dollars in furniture sales, is seeking a Interior Designer to join the Design and Furniture Sales team. Looking to hire a team, and customer oriented individual with experience and certification in Interior Design; specializing in system furniture and reconfiguration. Must be proficient in CAD. Experience in other design software programs such as Rivot, CAPP, 20/20 worksheet, CET a plus. If you are a creative, technical, and detailed individual who maintains a keen sense of business, finance and marketing strategies, FriendsOffice would like to meet you!

The Designer may work independently or alongside colleagues creating and presenting concepts and furniture system designs that balance innovative space planning, functional and aesthetic appeal with existing or new furniture. The process of interior design is a collaborative position focusing on customer appeal while meeting their environmental needs and budgetary constraints.

Skills/Qualifications include but not limited to:

• Plan, design, and furnish interior environments of commercial and industrial buildings with free standing or business system furniture.
• Design via Auto CAD, specifically furniture systems to meet all architectural specifications.
• Ability to also formulate furniture specifications in CAP/20-20.
• Knowledge and selection of fabric/finish, art work, accessories, flooring selections, and color coordination for commercial furnishings.
• Ability to renders design ideas in form of presentation boards, drawings, illustrations and present to customer for approval.
• Maintain ongoing communication between Sales and Customer throughout the design process ( data collection/schematic design/ finalization and installation).
• Integrates customer findings with knowledge of interior design and formulates the plan that is esthetic and conducive to the intended purpose.
• Must maintain knowledge regarding building code, ADA compliance, space planning.
• Must maintain professional communication skills and work ethic both internally and externally both verbally and written.
• Must attend workshops, seminars, trainings, and vendor shows on various types of manufacturers, design trends and ADA specifications.

Educational Requirements:
• College degree in Interior Design/or Related Field
• Auto CAD and CET knowledge a must
• Additional CAP, 20/20, Giza knowledge
• Commercial Furniture Background Preferred
• Attention to Detail and professional communication skills required
• Great interpersonal skills, unquestionable integrity and confidence
• Must be a Team player

FriendsOffice, one of the largest independently owned and operated Office Supply Company in the State of Ohio. The Company sells office products, office furniture, break room, janitorial, promotional products and printing services. We serve over 3,000 customers plus and still growing! Our commitment to excellence in customer service adds to our continual growth.

Benefits:
• Competitive salary and benefit package available; medical, dental, vision, disability, voluntary term life insurance, and 401K plan available. Paid holidays/vacation time/ sick time. Further, secure the ability to work for an aggressive, growing company in a "team oriented" work environment.

For additional information about FriendsOffice, visit www.friendsoffice.com. FriendsOffice is an equal opportunity employer

*Interior Designers/Designer/CAD/Auto CAD/CAP 20/20/Furniture/CET*