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 on 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.

Salary Range: $67,000-$90,000

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

Responsibilities:

• Maintain expertise in 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 the overall project scope with the project team.
• Process architectural CAD files for use in specifying furniture.
• Create space plans for furnishings.
• Develop workstation and private office typologies (includes 2-D, 3-D, and color renderings).
• Create specifications based on CAD drawings.
• Generate accurate B.O.M. (Bill of Materials) for all workstations and offices.
• Ensure accuracy of specifications through double-checking.
• Ensure accuracy of pricing only for specified products.
• Provide critical drawing dimensions.
• Ensure furnishings comply with all space planning requirements (ADA, minimum clearance, etc.).
• Provide data and electrical dimensions related to furnishings (outlet, j-box, floor core, etc.).
• Adhere to dimensions 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 presentations or meetings as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Must have extensive Herman Miller or Knoll product and specification knowledge.
• Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of 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.