Empire Office

Empire Office is seeking an Account Executive to drive new business opportunities for their interior design firm. Candidates should have 8-10 years of proven sales experience in interior design, architecture, or real estate development. This role focuses on building relationships within the homebuilding, hospitality, and commercial sectors, requiring exceptional communication and negotiation skills. The position is remote, with a preference for candidates based in Alabama. Join a collaborative team where your efforts directly influence residential and lifestyle real estate.

Empire and Co. is seeking an experienced Hospitality Designer to join their NYC Creative Studio. The role involves developing holistic FF&E solutions and design packages for a diverse portfolio including multifamily, student housing, and amenity-driven commercial environments.

About Us Model Home Interiors (MHI), now part of Empire Office, is a leading design and installation firm creating fully furnished environments for lifestyle real estate, including multifamily housing, student residences, senior living communities, and model homes. Together, we are the nation’s trusted one-stop partner for residential and lifestyle real estate FF&E. We help builders and developers stand out by ensuring no two communities ever feel the same, whether aligning with existing design schemes or co-creating custom, differentiated looks. Backed by Empire’s 79+ years of expertise across commercial, residential, and hospitality projects, MHI delivers distinctive spaces that inspire buyers, attract residents, and accelerate sales. Key Responsibilities • Create drawings and specifications in CET (ex: Topicals, Furniture plans, 3D Renderings) • Revise drawings and specs when required • Prepare installation drawings and supporting documents • Consistent updates to Director of Design • Work closely with dealership sales and sales admins to ensure accurate plans and specifications • Assist with Finish selection and create digital sample boards • Spec Check other team members work as needed • Meet with clients, in person or virtually, to understand the clients’ objectives, desires, and design within their allocated budget • Identify areas that need field verification and coordinate actual dimensions with final plan • Inventory existing product; incorporate in furniture plans and specifications • Maintenance of internal reporting systems (i.e. time sheets, tracking design time, project files) • Follow Empire Office Design department guidelines and standards for deliverables and filing of projects.

About Us Model Home Interiors (MHI), now part of Empire Office, is a leading design and installation firm creating fully furnished environments for lifestyle real estate, including multifamily housing, student residences, senior living communities, and model homes. We help builders and developers stand out by ensuring no two communities ever feel the same, whether aligning with existing design schemes or co-creating custom, differentiated looks. Backed by Empire’s 79+ years of expertise across commercial, residential, and hospitality projects, MHI delivers distinctive spaces that inspire buyers, attract residents, and accelerate sales. Key Responsibilities • Create drawings and specifications in CET (ex: Topicals, Furniture plans, 3D Renderings) • Revise drawings and specs when required • Prepare installation drawings and supporting documents • Consistent updates to Director of Design • Work closely with dealership sales and sales admins to ensure accurate plans and specifications • Assist with Finish selection and create digital sample boards • Spec Check other team members work as needed • Meet with clients, in person or virtually, to understand the clients’ objectives, desires, and design within their allocated budget • Identify areas that need field verification and coordinate actual dimensions with final plan • Inventory existing product; incorporate in furniture plans and specifications • Maintenance of internal reporting systems (i.e. time sheets, tracking design time, project files) • Follow Empire Office Design department guidelines and standards for deliverables and filing of projects.

Empire Office is the largest commercial furniture dealer in the world, with over 79 years of experience and more than 435 full-time employees nationwide. Position Overview Empire Office is seeking a talented Designer to join our team in Tampa, FL . In this role, you’ll provide design services for our dealership clients—including programming, space planning, furniture typicals, finish selections, and presentation deliverables. Key Responsibilities • Create drawings and specifications in CET Designer (including typicals, space plans, 3D renderings) • Revise drawings and specs based on client feedback and project updates • Prepare detailed installation drawings and support documentation • Maintain regular communication with the Director of Design on project status • Collaborate closely with the sales team and sales support to ensure accuracy in drawings, quotes, and specifications • Assist with finish selections and create digital sample boards • Conduct spec checks on other team members' work as needed • Meet with clients (in person or virtually) to understand their needs, goals, and budget • Identify areas requiring field verification; gather actual dimensions and integrate into final plans • Inventory existing furniture and incorporate into new layouts where applicable • Track and maintain internal reporting systems (e.g., time sheets, project files) • Follow internal standards for deliverables, organization, and deadlines • Participate in industry events and ongoing product/skills training • Stay current on design trends, codes, and product updates Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field • Minimum 5 years of dealership experience in commercial contract furniture design preferred • Proficient in CET Designer, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite • Familiar with a wide range of contract furniture lines; Steelcase experience is a plus • Understanding of building codes, ADA guidelines, and relevant safety/electrical/fire codes • Comfortable visiting job sites for field measurements and inventories • Strong creative thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills • Excellent organizational, time management, and follow-through capabilities • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills; comfortable interacting with clients, designers, architects, and contractors • Collaborative team player who’s flexible and willing to support team deadlines as needed Empire Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

Description Empire Office is the largest commercial furniture dealer in the world, with over 79 years of experience and more than 435 full-time employees nationwide. Position Overview This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented, client-facing design professional with dealership experience and a passion for creating thoughtful, high-impact environments. Key Responsibilities • Create drawings and specifications in CET Designer (including typicals, space plans, 3D renderings) • Revise drawings and specs based on client feedback and project updates • Prepare detailed installation drawings and support documentation • Maintain regular communication with the Director of Design on project status • Collaborate closely with the sales team and sales support to ensure accuracy in drawings, quotes, and specifications • Assist with finish selections and create digital sample boards • Conduct spec checks on other team members' work as needed • Meet with clients (in person or virtually) to understand their needs, goals, and budget • Identify areas requiring field verification; gather actual dimensions and integrate into final plans • Inventory existing furniture and incorporate into new layouts where applicable • Track and maintain internal reporting systems (e.g., time sheets, project files) • Follow internal standards for deliverables, organization, and deadlines • Participate in industry events and ongoing product/skills training • Stay current on design trends, codes, and product updates Qualifications