Interior Designer

JOB PURPOSE: The position is responsible for assisting the client/end-user with determining, designing, and coordinating their space planning needs to achieve a professional, functional, and appealing look. The Interior Designer works with clients and end-users to ensure the space in compliant with ADA regulations and best ergonomic practices. As necessary, the Interior Designer may help... coordinate installations, conduct walk-throughs, and solve issues that arise, including missing parts, damaged product, and changes made by contractors. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide design services to dealership customers • Perform site/inventory verifications • Conduct space planning • Establish typical development • Create working/installation drawings, specifications and site-to-plan review • Works closely with dealership customers • Producing purchasing and installation groups to ensure accurate plans and specifications • Adheres to conformance of client's requirements • Provides quality customer satisfaction and project implementation • Interactions with Sales staff on a daily basis • Able to provide an elevated customer service experience • Software use in AutoCAD, CET, 2020 • Knowledge of dealership vendors such as Hon and Global Furniture • Detail oriented, can work quickly and efficiently on multiple projects at the same time • Remote position with intermittent travel to local job sites as needed • High level understanding of Corporate furniture dealerships required • Cooperatively perform other related duties as assigned About Warehouse Direct Founded in 1979 in the Chicago-land area, we are your comprehensive source for workplace innovations and productivity. With 13 diverse workplace categories featuring services, products, equipment, and interiors, we've got you covered. We are family-owned, value-driven, and committed to delivering unparalleled customer service. WORK CONDITIONS: Physical Demands The employee occasionally stands, walks, frequently sits, reaches with hands and arms and talks or hears. Lifts Weight or Exerts Force Work Environment The employee occasionally lifts up to 10 pounds. Visions Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus. QUALIFICATIONS: Years of Experience 3-5 years Education Completion of four year college degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and design experience SKILLS: • Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking • Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. • Talking to others to convey information effectively. • Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. • Using mathematics to solve problems. • Fast paced environment • Effective time management skills • Easily collaborates with all team members • Strong communication skills • Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. • Managing one's own time • Ability to work well independently • Demonstrate commitment to affirmative action and diversity, and a high level of professional credibility and personal integrity. • Work professionally with people from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. KNOWLEDGE: • Adequate knowledge of computers, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint. • Solid knowledge of Interior Design, specifying appropriate FF&E, creating office system layouts, taking detailed measurements to ensure accurate furniture placement, aware of current design trends • Proficient in AutoCAD, CET, 2020 • Knowledge of dealership vendors such as Hon and Global Furniture • A high-level understanding of Corporate furniture dealerships Benefits • Competitive Base Salary plus Commission • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts • Performance-Based Bonuses • Expense Reimbursement Program • Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO and Paid Holidays • 401(k) Retirement Plan • Recognition Programs • Company Paid Basic Life/AD&D • Short Term Disability • Accident Insurance • Critical Illness Insurance • Hospital Indemnity Insurance • Identity Theft Protection • Expense Reimbursement Program The Location: Des Plaines, IL. Easily accessible from Route 90 and Touhy Ave Why Should You Apply? • Full Time • Well Established Family Owned Company • 5-day work week, No weekends! Interested? Please Apply Now! Warehouse Direct is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, military status, order of protection status or unfavorable discharge from military service