Architectural Designer - Minneapolis

Description: Provides architectural services to customers, including site/inventory verifications, programming, space planning, develops budgets, selects finishes, working/installation drawings, specifications and site-to-plan review. Works closely with sales, order entry and installation groups, as well as customers, A&D and general contractors, to ensure accurate plans and specifications, to achieve customer satisfaction and high-quality project implementation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Attends client planning meetings and presents plans and information to customers for review and approvals. • Sets client expectations and deadlines for project process and ordering. • Has the ability to live design with client with or without an Account Executive. • Can manage clients on their own with check-in points from Account Executive. • Can develop project budgets. • Can manage “hold to” dimensions with contractors. • Works with onsite trades to deliver successful projects. • Reviews site and conducts field measurements • Inventories existing product; produces as-built drawings/specifications • Clarifies scope and expectation by conducting programming analysis, interviewing customer/end users, researching workplace requirements, and analyzing architectural wall needs. • Develops and presents space plans and gains customer approvals. • Develops working drawings for specification and installation • Develops product specifications, double-checks specifications against plans, and prepares specifications for order-entry using electronic specification program • Conducts field and punch-list review with installation group • Understands projects financial information and profitability • Has strong knowledge of interior design field and current practices • Understands workplace environment issues including technology integration, construction, and construction schedules. • Has a working knowledge of key manufacturers, including features/benefits, pricing, application, and specification options. • Has a working knowledge of applicable building codes, ADA regulations, National Electrical Code, etc. • Understands contract furniture processes, including order preparation, project management, order management and delivery/installation Requirements: Qualifications and Skills: • Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in related industry is required. • 1-2 + years of experience in contract furniture design and/or architectural wall products or architectural drafting highly preferred. • Experience working in AutoCAD, CET/Configura, Microsoft 365, Excel is highly preferred. • Must have excellent time management skills. • Possess organizational and prioritization skills • Must have a high-level attention to detail. • Self-driven, proactive, and willing to take initiative • Ability to creatively problem-solve as a team. Other Job Requirements: • Must be able to pass a criminal background check • Must be able to lift 10 lbs. This position is eligible for hybrid work.