Designer II

We are One Workplace. We believe that people with a purpose need great spaces to perform their best work. We think big but work small, innovate through relentless curiosity, and treat each other – and our clients – like family. Over the past 100 years, we haven’t forgotten who we are, and we’ve never stopped changing. From big city skyscrapers to the west coast's premier universities and medical facilities, we design insightful work spaces with the latest technology to provide our clients an environment that embodies their image and encourages success. Our drive and dedication to providing our clients with innovative spaces and solutions has helped us expand our footprint, and now it is time to expand our team.  

One Workplace is committed to the development of empathetic leaders, diversification of talent and increased representation at every level of our business. We believe in cultivating a culture of inclusion and are dedicated to building and retaining teams through removing unnecessary barriers to employment and providing opportunities for career growth. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

Compensation range: $72,000-81,000/year

The base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. Actual total compensation will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications.

OWP Benefits

• 15 days of PTO
• 9 Paid holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Profit Sharing
• 401k + Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness App with reimbursement of up to $500 per year 

Location: San Francisco, CA or Seattle, WA preferred. Role can be done fully remotely. 

Hours: Day shift, Monday - Friday 

Overview/Position Summary

This is an intermediate level design position. Works both independently and collaboratively with internal and external partners to develop creative interior space solutions to meet customer needs. Includes engaging with customers to gather project information (surveys, interviews, data collection, observations), perform field verifications, space planning, furniture and material selections, product specification, and quality assurance. Involved in design projects and related tasks from inception to final installation.

Responsibilities:

• Distill project information
• Conduct product research and contact vendors for pricing and information
• Engage with customer to gather project information (surveys, interviews, data collection, observations) and to uncover customer challenges.
• Perform field measurements and inventory
• Specify furniture and finishes required per final layouts
• Produce and present design concepts to customers
• Generate, organize, and maintain CAD/CET files
• Produce furnitur block plans, space plans, finish palettes, furniture specification and installation drawings: create, revise and plot design drawings
• Develop validation packages and spreadsheets
• Delegate and coordinate independently with Design support
• Estimate budgetary hours and manage and monitor projects
• Prepare design budgets and design proposals
• Responsible for individual tasks and duties as well as overall project results and outcomes
• Track and manage time entries daily

Qualifications:

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Interior or Architectural Design, Associate Art’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college will be considered, with at least 3 years related design experience. Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) or National Architecture Board (NAB) accreditation preferred. Prior experience with system furniture products a plus. One or more professional certifications encouraged: NCIDQ, CID, LEED AP, WELL AP, EDAC, 6 Sigma, PMI, etc.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Competencies

• Clearly and comfortably delegates both routine and important tasks to design support
• Pursues tasks and projects with energy, drive, and a need to finish and overcome
• Picks up on the need to change personal, interpersonal, and managerial behavior
• Plans and accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and
• Prioritizes and spends time on what is important, quickly zeros-in on critical
• Requires the ability to work with many people in a fast-paced, collaborative, and deadline driven environment
• Working knowledge of commercial furniture products and systems
• Working proficiency in a variety of software: AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Microsoft CET Designer, 20/20 CAP, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign desired.
• Working ability to apply Interior Design principles, to include texture, color, form, function, materiality balance, rhythm, repetition, proximity, symmetry, biophilia, cognition and
• Working understanding of building codes, regulations,
• Ability to apply commercial furniture products and systems furnishings
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced, deadline driven
• Ability to draw/sketch by
• Exceptional customer service skills with ability to provide solutions to client
• Complex reading and writing skills, basic math skills, judgment/decision

Physical Requirements

• Seeing, color perception, hearing/listening, clear speech, hand and finger dexterity, and ability to move distances within and between warehouses/offices, ability to get to project sites.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time

Judgement/decision making, analysis/comprehension