Junior Interior Designer Job at Franklin Interiors, Pittsburgh, PA

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  • Franklin Interiors
  • Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Franklin is looking for extraordinary people to join our industry-leading team that keeps defining the future of interior environments. An inspirational and fun working environment, an innovation-driven, fast-growing company, ambitious projects and an incredibly talented team are just a few reasons why you'll love it here.

Why Join the Franklin Team?

Work.
We work hard every day to change the way people work. Our culture is built on teamwork and collaboration, offering tremendous opportunities for growth and development.
Learn.
We believe that any company only has two fundamental directions. You're either expanding or contracting. That's why we invest heavily in your future by investing in the latest technology (hardware + software) and offering education credits for expanding your knowledge helping you continue to grow.
Heal.
We understand that life can throw you a curveball or two. At Franklin we offer health, vision and dental services to all employees. We also provide paid holidays, vacation and sick time and an annual profit-sharing program based on company performance.

Role Description:

The individual works with the Design and Sales staff to manage space planning and design efforts for Franklin. Responsibilities include:
  1. Assists design or sales staff with gathering information to discover the needs and priorities of prospective clients and assessing current space and function.  Assists in preparing proposals and support materials.
  2. Assists design/sales staff in gathering information regarding functional requirements and building characteristics to develop space plans, design furniture layout, and recommend products and surface materials such as fabrics, wall finishes, window treatments, floor covering, and lighting solutions which meet the clients’ functional, aesthetic, and budgetary requirements.
  3. Utilizing manual and/or computer skills, drafts perimeter plan, elevations, perspectives and installation drawings and accurate specifications for use in client presentations, proposals, and order processing that meet the department standards.
  4. Under the direction of senior design staff, provides clear communication to client contacts, contractors, sales, project management and installation staff to facilitate a smooth, timely installation and project closeout.
  5. Participate in design team activities in support of a market focused sales effort, with emphasis on skill development and production of deliverables that meet the department’s standard.
  6. Professionally represents the Company with client and third-party contacts and maintains a high level of responsiveness and follow-up.
  7. Develops knowledge of products, client base, technology, design techniques and architectural compliance issues which impact on furniture selection and placement.
Job Specifications:

Education and Training: B.A./B.S. in Interior Design or Architecture.

Work Related Experience: Entry level with practical experience through an internship or prior commercial work experience preferred.
 
Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
  • Knowledge of design techniques and associated technology tools.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills to develop productive relationships, foster teamwork and make effective presentations.
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Planning and organization skills.
  • Basic knowledge of current business and communications software applications (spreadsheets, databases, word processing, e-mail, etc.)
  • Practical knowledge of computer hardware and peripherals.
Performance Measurements:
  • Error free specification (cost of quality)
  • Customer satisfaction level
  • Design revenue
  • Billable hours percentage
Significant Physical Demands:
  • Sight for reading and observing work results
  • Good color vision
  • Talking and hearing for communications
  • Full mobility including walking, kneeling, and reaching.
  • Finger dexterity to manipulate keyboard
  • Ability to travel and drive
  • Ability to lift and carry binders up to 10 lbs.

 

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, For contractors, Work experience placement, Internship,

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