Designer - Fort Lauderdale - CBI

Desired Experience and Skills:

3+ years related industry experience

Role Summary:

A Designer is responsible for working with the Workplace Consultant (WPC) to establish the design, specifications, pricing, and sales and installation packets for CBI interiors projects. A Designer is involved in the initial workplace assessments, creative solution development, accurate and complete drawings, product specifications, pricing, and support of the Project Manager (PM) and Installation team. The Designer works directly with the client and CBI Workplace Consultants through the design project process to ensure smooth communication, on-time deliverables, project success and client satisfaction.

The CBI Designer role provides opportunity for substantial advancement as a subject matter expert. Obtaining senior levels is based on project scope and complexity, level and nature of client interaction, experience, technical expertise, consistent excellence in delivery, teaming and overall contribution to the Company.

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple projects and clients at a time
• Superior organization and management of the details of project schedules and deliverables.
• Proficiency in the technical tools required to perform the role, including AutoCAD, specification tools, business system, CET, Excel, PowerPoint and others.
• Consistent and professional communication across all internal and external stakeholders.
• Full knowledge of the technical and design details of our primary product lines.
• Provide efficient and creative space assessment, planning and design.
• Ability to creatively investigate and recommend cost-effective solutions for our clients.
• Create and deliver sales presentations through PowerPoint and visualization tools.
• Check acknowledgments.
• Create and manage budgets through specification tools and Excel, including revisions
• Responsible for accurate field measurements, electrical placement and site analysis
• Export order ready, clean specifications
• Review and communicate design process status on a regular basis.
• Work smoothly in a team-oriented environment
• Understand vendor contracts, discounts, margins and business interactions.
• Ability to collaborate with assigned PM on delivery scheduling and installation including job-site analysis, field measurement verification, schedules, shipments, walk-throughs, etc.
• Manage as-builts and close out documents
• Will be required to attend OAC meetings early in the process.
• Manage backlog for multiple projects.

Qualities of a High Performing Team Member:

• Strong work ethic
• Accountability
• Approachable
• Committed
• Courageous
• Driven
• Dedication
• Integrity
• Learner
• Loyal
• Passionate
• Servant Leadership
• Team Player
• Trustworthy

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by Associates assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Associates are responsible for reviewing the CBI Sourcebook and other forms of communications such as policy and procedure updates for additional details and job requirements.