Some ICE Perks:

• Salary: $60,000-$80,000

• Access to The Park San Diego campus amenities (food court, beach volleyball and basketball courts, etc.)

• Free fitness center membership with classes

• Office snacks and coffee

• Up to 3% 401(k) matching

• Company culture events

• Family atmosphere

• Dog-friendly office

• Out of state applicants are welcomed

Your Key Role & Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist in onboarding for design Intern or Junior Designer as needed.

• Provide oversight, training, guidance, and direction to Project Designers and Designers as required. 

• Handles design requests assigned to ensure project deadline is achieved or exceeded.

• Maintains open and proactive communication with sales team as it relates to specific projects.

• Prepare finish palettes and presentations for project meetings.  

• Directs design requests assigned to ensure project deadline is achieved or exceeded.

• Maintains open and proactive communication with sales team as it relates to specific projects.

• Direct and completes space planning, furniture specifications, 2D/3D drawings, bill of materials (BOM), renderings, budgets, and concept packages.

• Communicates and oversee outsourced designs as it relates to your projects.

• Efficiently adapts personal schedule to accommodate workload and deadlines.

• Ensure quality of final product for aesthetics and visual details.

• Provide accurate pricing, research, and document preparation.

• Site visits, field verification, and client walk throughs as needed and applicable.

• Confirms verified field conditions are updated and captured in AutoCAD.

• Assess and verify electrical drawings calling out floor cores, wall feeds, outlets, data, etc.

• Establish and completes furniture specification using design software, preparing bill of materials (BOM) for order entry.

• Completes request for proposals (RFP) as needed.

• Prepare detailed Installation drawings and review with Project Manager and Installer.

• Flexibility to handle responsibilities on a variety of project types or projects in various stages of development.

• Develop strategic goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.

• Lead or attend client meetings and finish meetings on site or virtually with end user.

• Check select project acknowledgements with Project Manager or Project Coordinators to ensure accuracy.

• Creates punch list orders as needed.

• Continuously renews training with individual manufacturer’s to be knowledgeable of their products and specifications of their products. 

• Be the main client contact and maintain existing accounts as needed.

• Execute in accordance outlined ICE design audit process, to ensure all appropriate information is transferred between departments, and minimal revisions are needed.

• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

• Assist with updating marketing materials as needed.

• Host approved training sessions of key strengths within the Design team or company as requested.

• Co-lead simplified product and Teknion training to the Sales, PM, and PC team 

• Facilitate and organize product presentations, field trips to visit job sites, and internal trainings on processes as required.

• Present design initiatives and information at team meetings.

• Proactively share knowledge and office process suggestions to sales and design

• Communicate design process updates and best practices to ICE via email and or team meetings 

• Develop standards for software and deliverables as needed and assist in training the design team.

• Establish and document processes and protocols to share with design team when necessary.

• Audit projects for the Design team as needed. • Point of contact in the event of VP Design absence.

• Provide oversight, guidance, and direction to Project Designers, Designers, or Junior Designers as required. 

• Develop templates for improved efficiencies and processes within the design department.

Your background and Skills

• Minimum 7-10+ years of interior design and commercial furniture dealership experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Industrial Design, Architectural Design, or a similar field is required. Master’s degree preferred.

• NCIDQ preferred

• Strong knowledge of interior design and current practices.

• Expert knowledge and understanding of applicable building codes, ADA regulations, egress, and Title 24.

• Strong knowledge of workplace trends (aesthetic, ergonomics, technology integration, workplace culture, etc.).

• Thorough knowledge of the design process including space planning, color and material selection, FF&E, design development, and vendor management.

• Strong conceptual design skills employing innovative ideas and materials.

• Previous senior level experience including a wide range of scales and complexity in all phases of design.

• Understanding of contract furniture processes, including specification development, order preparation, project management, order management and delivery/installation.

• Expert in 2020 software (CAP, Worksheet, Visual Impressions), AutoCAD, and CET.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

• Skillset in Bluebeam, InDesign, Photoshop, and SketchUp preferred.

• Expert in product knowledge and resources of key manufacturers.

• Maintain full time workload including special projects, trainings, process development, audits, and other initiatives.