Design Trainee

Job Summary

The Design Trainee participates in various design projects from concept to completion. Producing drafts, prototypes, and engaging design solutions.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Gaining knowledge and experience in designing with a given brief and budget

• Gaining knowledge and experience in producing design boards to a high standard for presentation to clients

• Gaining knowledge and experience in assisting installers on show home installations, ensuring that they are dressed to a high standard

• Gaining knowledge and experience in shopping for products efficiently, ensuring that budgets are adhered to

• Gaining knowledge and experience in monitoring costs and shopping expenditure

• Using Photoshop effectively to provide the highest standard of presentation material

• Researching and keeping up to date with current design trends

• Ensuring that customer satisfaction is achieved and that any issues are dealt with promptly

• Gaining full knowledge of all manufacturers available by attending all design shows

Qualifications

• Drafting, CAD, construction, or framing background

• Complete the Technical Training Program and successfully pass an assessment test

• Demonstrate the ability to read and understand blueprints

• Demonstrate mathematical skills required to calculate concentrated and uniform loads

• Working knowledge of floor and roof systems and the ability to spec out beams and hangers

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrate the ability to work independently manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meeting deadlines

• Ability to sit at a desk for long amounts of time

• Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing, and speaking

• Good people skills with strong customer service attitude and proper phone etiquette

Click here to watch what a day in the life of a Design Trainee looks like.

Hourly Pay Range:  $18/hour dependent on experience*

                *pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living 

Bonus/Incentive Pay:

Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, trip rates, and employee referral bonuses.  A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.

Benefits currently offered to our employees:

• Medical insurance

• Health savings account with company contribution

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Basic and voluntary life insurance

• Disability insurance

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Paid vacation and holidays

• Stock purchase program with employee discount

• Educational reimbursement

• Wellness programs and challenges 

• Other supplemental benefits