Designer/Space Planner
Office Pavilion
This is a highly technical design role that requires someone who can manage complexity, exercise good judgment and take responsibility for producing accurate work.Designer / Space PlannerOffice Pavilion | Honolulu, HI | Full-TimeOffice Pavilion is looking for a Designer / Space Planner to join our team. This is a highly technical design role that requires someone who can manage complexity, exercise good judgment and take responsibility for producing accurate work.What You'll DoOur projects are managed by a Project Team made up of a Salesperson, Designer and Project Coordinator , with each role bringing different expertise and responsibilities to the project.As the technical design expert on the team, you will:Develop space plans and furniture solutions based on client needs, project requirements and the direction of the Project Team.Recommend products and design solutions using technical knowledge, creativity and good design judgment.Create drawings and specifications using CET by Configura and other specialized software.Space plan around real-world building conditions such as walls, windows, electrical locations, light switches, thermostats and other architectural elements while considering accessibility and applicable space-planning requirements.Specify furniture, components, finishes and related products accurately and completely.Visit jobsites to field measure and document existing conditions.Participate in client and internal project meetings.Carefully review your own work for accuracy and identify potential issues before they become problems.Support projects through installation, including working with installers in the field to resolve design and technical questions when needed.Manage multiple projects and meet committed deadlines.The position requires a high degree of ownership. Project schedules occasionally require work outside normal business hours, including evenings or weekends, to meet a deadline. While this is not expected to be routine, a willingness to do what is reasonably necessary to meet project commitments is an important part of the role.What We're Looking ForThe strongest candidates will have:A high sense of responsibility, conscientiousness and follow-throughExceptional attention to detail and accuracyThe ability to understand and work through complex, interconnected informationStrong spatial reasoning, problem-solving and design judgmentThe ability to balance creativity with technical requirements and established processesStrong computer aptitude and the ability to learn specialized softwareThe ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the Project TeamStrong organization, time management and communication skillsComfort working both at a computer and in the fieldExperience in contract furniture or commercial space planning is a plus but not required . Experience with CET, AutoCAD, drafting, space-planning software or other technical design programs can provide a helpful foundation.A Specialized CareerContract furniture design has a significant learning curve.