11 Mar
Designer (Davis, CA)
Author: X-GenOur Design Department is seeking to fill the following position:
Designer:
Seeking a Designer who has the passion and ability to design projects and work with customers to achieve their goals.
Successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
1. Continually works to improve skills needed for their profession.
2. Ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize them in order to meet required deadlines.
3. Individually motivated and works well in a team environment.
4. Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills
5. Critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Knowledge:
Understanding of residential remodeling practices which includes knowledge of all trades & industry products as well as their applications necessary to complete a project. Ability to read and understand building plans. Must have computer skills which include; Vectorworks, Word, Excel and Outlook.
Responsibilities include:
1. Working with customers to design their project as well as identifying all products needed for that project.
2. Lead meetings with customers, trade partners and vendors.
3. Ability to solve design questions and problems via office and production staff.
4. Move projects forward in a timely and efficient manner.
5. Create drawings as needed for clarification and/or specifications on particular projects that require drawing details.
6. Create & manage libraries of design ideas that customers can use in order to assist them with design development.
7. Manage budgets and client relationships as they pertain to their projects.
8. Create detailed paperwork that allows for clear communication and understanding of the process and project.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Interiors or Architecture preferred but not required.
Two years plus industry experience.
Must have strong technical graphics skills, hand design skills and drafting skills and a demonstrated
proficiency in: MS Office, CAD (Vectorworks, Auto Cad, Chief Architect, Sketch Up) in addition to a
strong design portfolio demonstrating knowledge of finish materials, industry standards and code requirements.
Possession of a vehicle and a valid California driver license is mandatory.
We offer full medical and dental benefits, vacation, sick and holiday pay, and a matching simple pension plan.
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