Project Designer

Based in West Los Angeles, Sheridan Group is a top-tier commercial furnishings company focused on service excellence in project execution. As a woman owned business, we stand for equality and promote progress. We pride ourselves in providing a people-centered workplace, focused on diversity and inclusiveness. Our team works together, encouraging and learning from one another.

We're looking to hire an experienced designer/specifier to join our dynamic team. If you love creating tailored spaces that align with customer needs, we want you!

Position Title: Project Designer

Job Type: Full time, non exempt.

Location: This is a hybrid position with in-office days working out of our West Los Angeles office.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain expertise on the latest office furnishings design and specifications.
• Have expert knowledge and understanding of ancillary furnishings from various manufacturers.
• Attend project kick off meetings to review overall project scope with project team.
• Process architectural CAD files for use in specifying furniture.
• Create space plans for furnishings.
• Develop workstation and private office typicals (includes 2-D, 3-D and color renderings).
• Create specifications based on CAD drawings.
• Accurate B.O.M. for all workstation and offices.
• Ensure accuracy of specifications through double check.
• Ensure accuracy of pricing only for specified product.
• Provide critical drawing dimensions.
• Ensure furnishings comply with all space planning requirements (ADA, minimum clearance, etc.).
• Provide data and electrical dimensions as related to furnishings (outlet, j-box, floor core, etc.).
• Hold to dimensions as related to furnishings (file alcoves, banquette seating, etc.).
• Provide installation drawings of specified furniture. Complete with tagged furniture plans, critical furniture dimensions, and detailed notes.
• Provide ancillary furnishings idea starters and specifications.
• Obtain accurate quotes from vendors.
• Provide visual sign off documents for client approval.
• Attend client presentation or meetings as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Ideal candidate will have experience in the contract furniture industry.
• Extensive knowledge in specifying systems and ancillary furniture.
• Well versed in AutoCAD/2020 Worksheet software.
• Experience using 3-D visualization tools such as CET, Sketchup or other rendering software.
• Experience with MillerKnoll products preferred.