Overview

We are One Workplace WA We believe that people with a purpose need a place to be their best. From Seattle area skyscrapers to the Pacific Northwest’s premier Universities and medical facilities, we design insightful spaces with the latest technology providing our clients an environment that embodies their image and encourages success. Our drive to support our clients has helped us expand our footprint and now it’s 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: $84,000 - $90,000/Annually 

OpenSquare Benefits:

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

Position Summary

Location: South Seattle, WA (hybrid in-office)

Hours:  Day shift, Monday - Friday

This is a career level Design Consultant position. Works both independently and collaboratively with internal and external partners to develop creative interior space solutions to meet customer needs.  Includes a high degree of customer engagement, creative decision making, non-linear decision making and autonomous project ownership. Responsible for design discovery, co-creation, design validation and documentation. Involved in design projects and related tasks from inception to final installation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Distill and analyze 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.

• Facilitate design discovery and co-creation sessions with project stakeholders.

• Assist with creative engagements and workshops.

• Engage in creative problem solving.

• Perform field measurements and inventory product.

• Specify furniture and finishes required per final layouts.

• Produce and present design concepts to customers.

• Validate design concepts and finalize design development.

• Generate, organize, and maintain CAD/CET files.

• Produce furniture block plans, space plans, finish palettes, furniture specification, and installation drawings; create, revise, and plot design drawings.

• Develop validation packages and spreadsheets.

• Estimate budgetary hours and manage and monitor project hours.

• Prepare design budgets and design proposals.

• Responsible for individual tasks and duties as well as overall project results and outcomes, including shaping the customer experience.

• React to customer needs and expectations in developing working relationships.

• Attend industry events and peer networking opportunities.

• Membership in industry professional organizations recommended.

• Serve as a mentor for other designers.

• Assist in the on-boarding process.

• Track and manage time entries daily.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Composed and cool under pressure; thrives in a fast-paced work environment.

• Ability to learn quickly when facing new problems.

• Practices attentive listening.

• Customer focused; dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal and external customers.

• Adapts to ambiguity; copes with change; can act without the entire picture.

• Clearly and comfortably delegates both routine and important tasks to design support partners.

• Quickly learns new technical skills and knowledge.

• Uses their time effectively; values the time of others; sets important priorities.

• Plans and accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals.

• Works for continual personal and professional improvement.

• Approaches tasks, project, team, and customers with optimism, enthusiasm, and creativity.

• Must be cooperative; works with and learns from others.

• Must believe in the ability of physical space to have a positive impact on the lives of others.

• Must have self-awareness and ability to self-assess strengths and opportunities for growth.

• Must possess a growth mindset and the ability to adopt new habits and behaviors.

• Must possess a high degree of assertiveness and creative confidence.

• Must be able to successfully navigate ambiguous situations.

• Must be skilled at both storytelling and problem finding / problem discovery.

• Professional knowledge of commercial furniture products and systems furnishings.

• Professional knowledge of ancillary, furnishings, and décor.

• Professional proficiency in a variety of software: AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office. CET Designer, Adobe Photoshop, Revit, and InDesign desired.

• Professional ability to apply Interior Design principles, to include texture, color, form, function, materiality balance, rhythm, repetition, proximity, symmetry, biophilia, cognition and perception.

• Professional understanding of building codes, regulations, ADA.

• Ability to apply commercial furniture products and systems furnishings.

• Ability to draw/sketch by hand.

• Exceptional customer service skills with ability to provide solutions to client needs.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color perception, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Regularly works with others face to face, over the phone and email in an office environment with moderate noise.  Nature of work may require time spent out of the office; reliable transportation required.  Periodically works outside and may work around moving objects, dust, and dirt.  Must be able to climb up into and down from delivery trucks and walk up and down ramps where required.

Personal Competencies

Self-Development: Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. 

Relationship management and Teamwork: The ability to leverage interpersonal skills to establish rapport and develop relationships as part of a multifunctional team in a fast-paced, collaborative and deadline driven environment. 

Time Management: Ability to multi-task to meet goals, good time management skills and ability to take ownership for project deliverables. 

Communications & Problem Solving: Ability to remain optimistic and enthusiastic while creatively solving problems.  Convey information to all key stakeholders in both written and verbal formats.  Determine and utilize the appropriate communication channels. 

Empathy, Involvement & Support: Listen and respond with empathy.  Ability to understand issues and different perspectives of others.  Ability to ask for help and encourage others.

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 5-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.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color perception, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Regularly works with others face to face, over the phone and email in an office environment with moderate noise.  Nature of work may require time spent out of the office; reliable transportation required.  Periodically works outside and may work around moving objects, dust, and dirt.  Must be able to climb up into and down from delivery trucks and walk up and down ramps where required.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your resume today. We look forward to connecting with you!