Design Associate

Happy clients, amazing products, passionate employees … there are lots of great reasons to work at Creative Office Resources! We are the nation’s leading MillerKnoll dealer and a leading resource in the contract furniture industry. Whether we’re designing new spaces, installing new offices, or relocating existing office spaces, we deliver exceptional and innovative results.

Summary

The Design Associate provides general design support to a Senior Designer as a member of our Design team, supporting the design and specification of contract furniture solutions.

Our Design team works closely with our Sales team and clients to plan and specify contract furniture using CET and AutoCAD software. We work closely with our partners at MillerKnoll to bring cutting-edge workplace strategy and design to commercial, institutional, healthcare, and hospitality settings. Primary responsibilities for this role include drawing in AutoCAD and CET, red line corrections, space planning, site verification & field measurements, product specifications, installation drawings, product inventory, and assisting the designer with daily tasks.

Upon mastery of general design support and a proven track record of success, the candidate will transition into the role of Designer. The Designer position is responsible for providing space planning, furniture applications, visualizations, specifications, and installation drawings; all while maintaining a high level of satisfaction with internal and external client groups.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience Proficiency in AutoCAD & SketchUp required. Familiarity with floor plans and other interior design or architectural drawings. High level of attention to detail and technical proficiency required. Excellent note-taking skills required. Adobe Acrobat, BlueBeam, CET, CAP Designer, CAP Worksheet, experience preferred. BS or BA degree in Interior Design or related field from an accredited institution preferred. Familiarity of building, accessibility, and life safety codes preferred. Ability to coordinate, plan, organize, and manage multiple responsibilities and high-volume workload effectively with speed and accuracy. Self-motivated, innovative, and team-focused. Strong collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills. Reports to: Design Manager Location: Portland, ME, Portsmouth, NH, Boston, MA, or Providence, RI. (Hybrid with 3 days in the office required) Salary: TBD DOE Type: Full Time