COFCO, A Henricksen Company ยท 2 months ago
Commercial Furniture Dealer Designer - Healthcare
Nashville,TN,US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHenricksen, a leading national dealership in contract furniture and architectural products, is seeking a Designer for their Nashville, TN office. The Designer will collaborate with Account Executives and clients to create functional design solutions that meet project requirements, focusing on space planning and client engagement.
Furniture
Responsibilities
Participate in or facilitate in project meetings to establish and maintain clear and reasonable project expectations (e.g., scope, deliverables, timeline, roles, and team operations)
Contribute to the development and presentation of project design solutions that optimize client space and engagement in response to proposals, contracts, and requirements
Advise on and negotiate project design details in relation to proven practices, standards, and concurrent priorities
Execute multiple projects concurrently with quality and efficient outcomes
Gather programming required to develop/revise schematic designs in compliance with client expectations and project requirements
Outline cost estimates and/or resource needs to execute approved design recommendations and modifications
Implement core process with accountability, accuracy, and consistency
Identify and resolve issues proactively, escalating appropriately as needed
Develop finish palette for client review as required by project
Engage client real-time to outline and agree on design intent
Create drawings, renderings, and other design deliverables that illustrate and reflect design intent
Advise client and project team on design applications and opportunities that proactively address programming needs (e.g., collaboration/engagement, ergonomics, technology integration, building codes, ADA requirements)
Coordinate with consultants, project team, and installers to effectively manage changes, field reviews, and installations
Organize and manage project drawings, revisions, and critical project documentation (e.g., key decisions, approvals, signoffs, and meeting highlights)
Maintain a professional and positive demeanor across situations, clients, and vendors
Communicate with transparency and professionalism across project team to promote exceptional client experience
Adapt to project and client needs in alignment with core process and service level expectations
Leverage prior client interactions, projects, and learning's to enhance the client experience
Qualification
Required
Associates degree in interior design, interior architecture, or related field
3+ years of work experience in contract design and/or furniture dealership or construction within a healthcare setting
Working knowledge in professional design and/or specifications software (e.g., AutoCAD, CAP Studio or project matrix, project spec, Configura CET, Revit)
Contract furniture industry and/or construction knowledge with relevant experience: specification and layout of systems, ancillary furniture, demountable partitions, contract furniture and/or construction processes from programming to delivery/installation
Workplace environment issues (e.g., ergonomics, technology integration, teaming, planning, facility need)
Building codes, ADA regulations, Electrical Code, etc
General knowledge in building practices (e.g., composition of partition types, material thickness of flooring, installation applications)
Proven ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously in an organized, creative, and quality-driven way
Conscientious and flexible, with a strong work ethic and problem-solving and team orientation
Proficient and effective communicator (written and verbal) across various audiences and situations
Proficient in Microsoft Office365 applications (including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Preferred
College degree in interior design, interior architecture, or related field from a CIDA accredited program
Configura CET software experience
NCIDQ certification or state license
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits packages
Company
COFCO, A Henricksen Company
Founded in 1946, COFCO is a Philadelphia-made company, and proud of its roots.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase