Designer

Responsibilities:

· Work collaboratively to execute conceptual project design utilizing creativity, foresight, organization, and judgment to meet expectations, remain on schedule, and within budget.

· Create interior plans that align with practical, safe, and innovative concepts that adhere to all applicable building codes, align with client goals, and integrate interior design best practices.

· Select and specify interior finishes, lighting, flooring, wall covering, and signage for all phases of the design process.

· Produce detailed conceptual design ideas through digital 2D and 3D drawings & renderings, then prepare construction documents for approved design and provide clear detailing to the GC for constructability.

· Oversee the construction administration process, including responding to the submittals, RFI’s, and review shop drawings.

· Develop FF&E plans and itemized budgets – and manage these budgets through project completion.

· Maintain detailed product knowledge, including participation in manufacturer product training and collaboration with vendors & manufacturers throughout the FF&E selection, specification, and proposal processes.

· In conjunction with the Installation Manager, assist with installation coordination by producing detailed installation drawings, attending installations, guiding installers, communicating with clients, creating, and resolving FF&E punch lists.

· Effectively listen and communicate with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to express information, thoughts, and ideas both verbally and in writing, to establish rapport that promotes long-term positive relationships with all SBC stakeholders.

· Demonstrate problem-solving and innate ability to make sound, well considered, honest, and fair decisions from design concepts to implementation.

· Ability to travel, and occasionally to stay overnight.

· Other duties as assigned.

Expectations:

· Commitment to Spellman Brady & Company – Supports the company, acts as a company advocate, demonstrates knowledge of how we go to market, understand our business model, and how we work it internally.

· Communication Skills – Effectively expresses information, thoughts, and ideas both verbally and in writing, ability to listen, persuade and establish rapport with team lead and co-workers. Possesses and displays sound presentation skills. Promotes long-term positive relationships (clients, manufacturers, reps) being responsive and service oriented.

· Internal team communication (Enthusiasm, willingness to help, etc.) Clearly expresses ideas and thoughts; ability to listen effectively and to persuade and establish rapport.

· Resolve conflict effectively and encourage a healthy, positive team environment.

· Use of emails appropriately internal and external

· Quality and Quantity of Work – Completes work accurately and meets position and organizational objectives.

· Initiative and Resourcefulness – Develops ideas and methods, uses available resources and is a motivated self-starter.

· Adherence to Business Policies and Procedures

· Reliability/Dependability; willingness to accept responsibility, to follow through and to meet deadlines.

· Consistently strive for excellence by demonstrating a willingness to accept responsibility for actions, take on additional responsibilities, pushing for optimum results, conveying a sense of urgency, and participating in professional development activities

· Apply knowledge of SBC’s core values, goals, and objectives to provide exemplary customer service to external and internal stakeholders, while also implementing SBC standards & procedures for all projects and processes

· Appropriately make suggestions, express ideas and methods that could improve current standards and processes.