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The Design Consultant provides personalized interior design services and space planning to clients while driving sales of furniture and home accents. This role involves working in a retail design center environment to build client relationships and achieve specific sales performance benchmarks.

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa, that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. In this role, you will support the Planning Section under the supervision of the VA Supervisory Interior Designer, where you will develop objectives, manage tasks, and independently execute assignments. Assist contracted and VA Interior Designers in delivering design solutions for offices, conference rooms, exam rooms, treatment rooms, waiting areas, lobbies, break rooms, cafes, storage areas, and support spaces.Perform technical, administrative, and professional work supporting facility operations, safety, and interior environments that promote productivity and wellbeing.Prepare detailed AutoCAD designs, plans, sketches, perspectives, color schemes, and presentation materials.Analyze architectural drawings and develop Furniture, Fixture & Equipment (FF&E) plans, including layouts, materials, and traffic flow.Interpret and review architectural plans for compliance with VA standards and specifications.Develop procurement packages including Statements of Work (SOW), technical specifications, drawings, cost estimates, bid sheets, and budgets.Manage financial tracking, vendor coordination, and delivery and installation schedules.Maintain project documentation, schedules, logs, drawings, and market research using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office tools.Maintain the Interior Design Resource Library and manage activation orders for furnishings, equipment, signage, and supplies.Support installation oversight, move planning, scheduling, and project meetings.Review installation plans, direct installation crews, and create and manage punch lists.Apply working knowledge of ABAAS, VA Barrier Free Design Guide, VA Technical Information Library (TIL), ICC, OSHA, and NFPA standards.Coordinate with stakeholders including Contracting, Logistics, Environmental Management Service, Office of Information Technology, Material Management, end users, and Engineering teams.Assist with activation scheduling, reporting, transition planning, operational assessments, and workflow improvements.Document meeting notes and prepare design-related materials for stakeholder discussions.Qualifications to be successful in the role: Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere. Skills: Administrative Skills, Air Force, Architectural Analysis, Architectural Services, Asset Management, AutoCAD, Blueprints, Budgeting, Business Plan, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Cost Estimates, Disability Accommodations, Documentation, Driver's License, Environmental Management, Facilities Engineering, Federal Government, Financial Management, Furniture, Healthcare, Information Technology & Information Systems, Insurance, Interior Design, Lobbying, Logistics Management, Management Consulting, Market Research, Materials Management, Meeting Minutes, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), OSHA, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Operations Planning, Order Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procurement Specifications, Professional Services, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality of Care, Regulatory Compliance, Small Business, Statement of Work (SOW), Technical Consulting, Technical Drawing, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Training/Teaching, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Workflow Analysis, Writing Skills

The Design Consultant is responsible for creating personalized interior design solutions and space planning for clients while driving sales of Ethan Allen products. This role involves managing the full design process from initial consultation to project completion in a retail showroom environment.

Job Summary This person is creative, highly organized, flexible, detail oriented, comfortable managing multiple responsibilities and balancing the demands of multiple projects simultaneously. Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure timely delivery.Utilize Houzz Pro to create and manage proposals, invoices, purchase orders and project schedules.Utilize design software such as Canva, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Revit, Rhinoceros 3D, Adobe Creative Suite, and Adobe Photoshop for drafting, rendering, and client presentation purposes.Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and construction teams to ensure accurate execution of designs.Maintain schedules (such as FFE, plumbing, paint and materials)Conduct site visits for inspections during renovation or remodeling phases to monitor progress and quality standards.Apply knowledge of interior design principles to create cohesive environments that reflect our design aesthetic.Assistant principal designer through all phases of project including conceptual design, schematic design, and design development.Assist with material and soft furnishings selections, procurement and tracking.Assist on project installations and photo shoots.Maintaining materials libraryGeneral studio organization and administrative support 2+ years experience in luxury design related industryExceptional interpersonal and organizational skills, both written and verbalExcellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.Can successfully navigate a fast-paced environmentProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteProficiency in Google systemsProficiency in AutoCADExcellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with clients, vendors, contractors, and team members. Both written and verbally.Knowledge of design principles to enhance interior aesthetics.Strong aesthetic sensibility and a passion for the interior design industryUnderstanding of social media strategy and engagement

The Sales and Design Consultant will provide expert product selection and design services for kitchen and bath projects at the Kohler Store showroom. This role involves assisting customers with aesthetic choices while driving sales and meeting profit goals in a retail environment.

The Kitchen Designer at The Home Depot assists customers with kitchen and bath projects by providing design consultations, product recommendations, and project guidance. This role involves managing the showroom environment and helping clients navigate the design process from initial concept to project completion.

The Junior Interior Designer will support the Long Beach Veterans Affairs Healthcare System by assisting with space planning, project activations, and procurement. The role involves developing AutoCAD designs and coordinating interior solutions for various clinical and administrative spaces within a government facility.

Planate Management Group is seeking an Interior Designer to support the Long Beach Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. The role involves managing space planning, project activations, and procurement for various clinical and administrative environments within a government facility.

This role is ideal for an interior designer with a strong background in multifamily housing, or residential and commercial projects, and a passion for creating cohesive environments—from interior spaces to curated outdoor amenities. You’ll be involved in the full design process from concept to completion, working closely with our Design Director and creative team to bring bold, artful spaces to life. Key Responsibilities • Work together with design director, studio team, and design consultants & vendors to bring interior design projects from concept through construction • Collaborate with the design director on design of interior and exterior spaces, and amenity areas. • Work with design director and outside consultants to design outdoor amenity areas and site furnishings • Align creative solutions with timelines and budget constraints • Translate project goals into conceptual plans and detailed working drawings for furniture, interior elevations, RCPs, • Conduct materials research and manage sourcing within budget • Create mood and material boards for presentation and visualization, and/or direct assistant designers in AutoCAD, Sketchup and Adobe suite to create. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in interior design or a related field • 7+ years of interior design experience, including some experience in a design supervisory role.

We still make about 75% of our products in our own North American workshops, ensuring quality from product concept to design to manufacturing to delivery. As the face of Ethan Allen, our Interior Designers create an experience in our Design Centers and assist clients in designing homes they absolutely love. • Work with the most gorgeous product in the industry and allow your vision to come to life. * • *Our Interior Design Consultants strengths include:** • Passion and proven knowledge of interior design and space planning • Ability to establish and maintain relationships while selling ideas, products and services • Demonstrated use of technology and social media to drive business; experience with Live Chat, Augmented Reality and 3D Room Planner a plus. • Ethan Allen is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

We still make about 75% of our products in our own North American workshops, ensuring quality from product concept to design to manufacturing to delivery. As the face of Ethan Allen, our Interior Designers create an experience in our Design Centers and assist clients in designing homes they absolutely love. • Work with the most gorgeous product in the industry and allow your vision to come to life. * • *Our Interior Design Consultants strengths include:** • Passion and proven knowledge of interior design and space planning • Ability to establish and maintain relationships while selling ideas, products and services • Demonstrated use of technology and social media to drive business; experience with Live Chat, Augmented Reality and 3D Room Planner a plus. • Ethan Allen is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

We still make about 75% of our products in our own North American workshops, ensuring quality from product concept to design to manufacturing to delivery. As the face of Ethan Allen, our Interior Designers create an experience in our Design Centers and assist clients in designing homes they absolutely love. • Work with the most gorgeous product in the industry and allow your vision to come to life. * • *Our Interior Design Consultants strengths include:** • Passion and proven knowledge of interior design and space planning • Ability to establish and maintain relationships while selling ideas, products and services • Demonstrated use of technology and social media to drive business; experience with Live Chat, Augmented Reality and 3D Room Planner a plus. • Ethan Allen is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Do you have a passion for helping people and are looking to make the most of your design background? An Interior Design career with La-Z-Boy furniture may be just what you are looking for! On average, our Interior Designers earn over $60,000/year with top performers earning over $100k. What is important to us in an Interior Designer: • A willingness and ability to learn quickly, follow proven processes and care deeply about helping people. If you are serious about making a great living helping people love their homes, apply now and keep an eye out for a message from us or come on in and see us, we’re scheduling interviews now!