Furniture Design Specialist

5 days ago

Seattle, Washington, United States objekts Full time
About objekts

objekts is a boutique furniture and accessories procurement company working with clients and vendors around the world since 2005. We have built a solid reputation offering sophisticated and comprehensive service through an infinite range of resources to bring our clients' visions to life. We love the creative process and encourage the sharing of ideas among employees and clients.

While we are known for working hard and being resourceful, we are also notorious for our studio events complete with great food, music and of course the inevitable late night dance party. objekts is a professional, quality-oriented organization which seeks to hire only the best in their chosen fields.

We are proud to be NGLCC certified and an equal opportunity employer.

About this role

So you have a favorite stacking chair and ruminate on color combinations? You astutely guide people to their ideal lounge piece? We are currently seeking a Furniture Design Specialist for our procurement division in our studio, and this just might be the role for you.

Furniture Specialists support the ancillary and accessory scope of RFPs and projects from ideation to final selection. The design team is also our vendors' main point of contact, making this role essential to keeping our team up to date. The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, works well in an open environment, and is a motivated self-starter. The ability to prioritize and follow through with multiple tasks to completion is paramount to this position. A stellar work ethic and outstanding communication skills will set you apart from other candidates.

This is a hybrid position; you are required to be in the studio four days a week, with the option to work from home on Tuesdays. Initially you may be required to be in the studio five days a week for training purposes.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Collaborate with designers and clients to understand the project goals, functional requirements, budget and schedule.
  2. Create furniture and accessory lookbooks for projects in early development
  3. Conduct thorough assessments of client spaces if required to evaluate existing furniture, layout, and overall design aesthetics.
  4. Review architectural plans and finish specifications to coordinate with furniture selections
  5. Research and source custom product solutions and furniture pieces, considering factors such as style, comfort, durability, sustainability, and budget.
  6. Build furniture and accessory packages with an understanding of budget pricing, specifications, ADA code compliance, and finish options
  7. Create visuals and present to internal team, design partners and clients
  8. Specify standard and custom selections using the appropriate software
  9. Select and coordinate textiles and other finish samples
  10. Collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and manufacturers to obtain quotes and product samples
  11. Conduct research and actively participate in internal meetings and product presentations to build and maintain knowledge of products, pricing, and lead times
  12. Stay updated with the latest trends, materials, and advancements in furniture design to provide innovative and creative solutions to clients
  13. Schedule vendor presentations and sample furniture deliveries Update objekts' database and sample library
  14. Assist with on-site installations as needed
  15. Attend after-hours events and site visits as needed
Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with:

  • Bachelor's degree in design, fine art, or related field
  • One to five years of relevant work experience
  • Excellent communication, problem solving, and research skills
  • Knowledge of and passion for the furniture industry and interior design
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat and InDesign, SketchUp, AutoCAD, CET
  • Ability to lift at least 35 pounds
Preferred Qualifications

We also prefer candidates with:

  • Proficiency in Photoshop and Enscape
Benefits

For all full-time employees, objekts pays for the following benefits for the employee only: 100% of the premiums for medical, group life, and group long term insurance; 50% of the premium for dental insurance; 120 hours per year of paid-time-off (includes sick leave); 10 paid holidays; monthly phone stipend for using your personal cell phone for work; 401K safe harbor contribution of 3% of base salary after 90 days of employment; and eligibility for a yearly bonus pool, should one be available.

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