Alfred Williams & Company is one of the largest MillerKnoll dealers in the country with a reputation for innovation, teamwork and a people-first culture. This is a great opportunity to be part of a talented and collaborative team that is passionate about creating meaningful workplace solutions. To further build and develop our furniture planning team, Alfred Williams & Company is looking for a Designer. Responsibilities and skillset requirements include:
Personal and Interpersonal Skills
- Self-starter who is highly motivated, flexible, and able to multi-task
- Works well in a cross-functional team environment, exhibiting exceptional communication skills
- Able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines on multiple projects simultaneously
Responsibilities and Technical Skills
- Skilled and efficient input of furniture layouts and space plans into AutoCAD via CAP and CET
- Experience with pricing and discounting commercial furniture to produce client proposals
- Development of color and material presentations, both electronic and physical
- Communicate with vendors to determine pricing, discounts, etc.
- Set up and maintain project files per design and company standards
- Field verification and measurement of site conditions
- Experience in space planning, typical development, and systems furniture layout
- Compile detailed inventory of existing product (stored or on-site) & record information with minimal assistance
- Development of installation drawings
- Basic understanding of Building Codes, ADA requirements, and Electrical/Data requirements applied to a project
- Check all drawings and specifications for 100% accuracy
- Assist to define the scope of a project, assess customer needs and program design applications
- Active and thoughtful participation in client interactions and programming sessions
Qualifications
- Graduate of a four-year program or equivalent work experience with a two-year degree with a bachelor's/associate degree in interior design, preferred.
- A minimum five-year practical experience in commercial furniture design and planning.
- Proficiency in CET Designer is required.
- MillerKnoll product knowledge is strongly preferred.
- Proficient in the use of software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Professional
Skills Required
- Four-year degree or equivalent work experience; a two-year degree in interior design is acceptable
- At least five years of practical experience in commercial furniture design and planning
- Proficiency in CET Designer
- MillerKnoll product knowledge
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Professional
What We Do
Alfred Williams & Company is a 150+-year-old commercial furniture dealer and workplace-solutions firm that delivers workplace strategy, space planning, interior design, modular interiors, installation and facility services. As a certified MillerKnoll dealer, it supplies commercial, healthcare, education and government clients across multiple regional offices, focusing on research-based design and end-to-end project delivery for complex workplace environments.
