COMMERCIAL INTERIOR DESIGNER

Job Description

Job Description

COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT DESIGNER
AUBURN/OPELIKA, AL

The role of a Designer for this dealership is a blend of creative interior design, technical specification, and project management.

1. Programming & Space Planning

The designer must translate a client’s business needs into a functional floor plan.

• Needs Assessment: Interview clients to understand their workflow, headcount, and aesthetic preferences.
• Field Verification: Conduct site visits to take accurate field measurements and note existing conditions (columns, electrical outlets, HVAC).
• Block Planning: Develop high-level space allocations to ensure proper department adjacencies and traffic flow.
• Conceptual Design: Create mood boards, finishes, and preliminary layouts that align with the client's brand and budget.

2. Design Development & Specification

This is the technical "heavy lifting" where concepts become orderable products.

• Furniture Selection: Curate specific product lines (workstations, private offices, ancillary seating) that meet ergonomic and functional requirements.
• Detailed Specification: Utilize software like CET Designer , AutoCAD , or Configura to create precise parts lists. This includes identifying specific finishes, fabrics, electrical components, and "specials" (custom items).
• Code Compliance: Ensure all layouts meet ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) accessibility standards and local life-safety/egress codes.
• Renderings: Produce 3D visualizations and VR walkthroughs to help clients "see" the space before purchasing.

3. Sales Support & Collaboration

Designers are often "technical co-pilots" for the Sales Account Managers.

• Pricing Support: Work with the sales team to ensure the specified products stay within the client’s budget.
• Bid Response: Assist in the preparation of RFP (Request for Proposal) responses, providing required drawings and furniture typicals.
• Client Presentations: Lead the design portion of sales presentations, explaining the "why" behind specific furniture choices and layouts.

4. Technical Documentation & Implementation

Once a project is sold, the designer ensures it can actually be installed.

• Installation Drawings: Create detailed "I-packs" (Installation Packages) that show installers exactly where every piece of furniture, electrical feed, and data port is located.
• Review of Acknowledgments: Verify manufacturer acknowledgments against the original design to ensure the correct colors and quantities were ordered.
• Project Management Liaison: Communicate with project managers and lead installers to troubleshoot issues that arise during the build-out.

5. Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Software Proficiency: Mastery of CET Designer, AutoCAD, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Product Knowledge: Deep understanding of major manufacturer catalogs (e.g., Steelcase, Herman Miller, Haworth) and their various price points.
• Attention to Detail: Specifying a single workstation can involve dozens of individual part numbers; accuracy is critical to prevent costly ordering errors.
• Degree: Usually requires a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture (CIDA accredited preferred).

Company Description

TOP TALENT RECRUITER, a division of Marcel McElroy's JOB CONNECTION, LLC is an executive recruiting search firm who has clients throughout the southeast who are looking for top talent without the hassle of having too many inbound calls, emails, or resumes to review.
We also work with professionals who are too busy to spend countless hours searching on their own. Professionals who want to be represented, professionals with great work stability, candidates who fit your job descriptions, have great talent and skill set who want us to be their eyes and ears.

We want to hear from you if you are a professional looking for a new career or if you're a hiring manager or business owner looking for an easier way to build a winning team.

"BUILD YOUR TEAM TO WIN"
TOP TALENT RECRUITER

Company Description

TOP TALENT RECRUITER, a division of Marcel McElroy's JOB CONNECTION, LLC is an executive recruiting search firm who has clients throughout the southeast who are looking for top talent without the hassle of having too many inbound calls, emails, or resumes to review. \r\nWe also work with professionals who are too busy to spend countless hours searching on their own. Professionals who want to be represented, professionals with great work stability, candidates who fit your job descriptions, have great talent and skill set who want us to be their eyes and ears. \r\n\r\nWe want to hear from you if you are a professional looking for a new career or if you're a hiring manager or business owner looking for an easier way to build a winning team. \r\n\r\n "BUILD YOUR TEAM TO WIN" \r\n TOP TALENT RECRUITER