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Project Designer – DC Metro

American Office | January 13, 2012

American Office is seeking highly motivated, space planning professionals to join our team as Project Designer(s) in multiple markets.  This skilled position is ideal for commercial interior designers who thrive in a team environment.

The Project Designer works alongside a dedicated Account Executive to fulfill client’s design needs. The Project Designer provides interior design and space planning services including developing layouts, designs, specifications, finish concepts, and color and materials solutions for systems furniture, seating, casegoods and related furniture and components.  Additional duties include assessing client requirements, developing conceptual design plans and elevations, product research, field measuring and verification, programming of space, communicating with vendors, and preparing installation drawings.

 

Required skills:

  • Working knowledge of commercial office space planning
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD 2009 or higher, Cap Studio
  • Ability to learn new planning, drawing, design, and specification software
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Commitment to customer service
  • Excellent attention to detail; Ability to multi-task and respond in quick time frames
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Candidate will have:

  • Contract furniture planning and specification; Herman Miller preferred
  • Graduate of a four-year program with a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design.
  • 2 to 5 years of commercial furniture design experience; contract furniture dealership preferred
  • AutoCAD 2011, Cap Studio 2011

 

This is a full time salaried position.  Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(K) Life Insurance and paid time off.

Please submit resume to hr@americanoffice.com.  More information on American Office: www.americanoffice.com

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