Space Planner / Junior Designer Jobs - Elgin, Illinois (IL)

Space Planner / Junior Designer - Job Description

Position: SPACE PLANNER / JUNIOR DESIGNER

Supervisor: Customer Experience Director

Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week

FLSA Status: Salaried Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $40,000 - $45,000

POSITION SUMMARY: We're looking for an energetic and creative designer to join our dynamic team at Rieke Interiors, where we specialize in crafting custom furniture solutions. As a Space Planner/Junior Designer at Rieke Office Interiors, you will collaborate closely with our sales account managers to creatively and effectively meet clients' needs through both furniture and overall design considerations. Your responsibilities will include completing detailed drawings, creating quotes based on furniture specifications and new products, and presenting them all in a professional package for client approval. Projects range from simple chair orders to multi-million-dollar office designs, involving new spaces, reconfigurations, and everything from basic block plans to comprehensive design scopes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work on projects daily
  • Create client quotes
  • Working in a CAD environment to space plan furniture
  • Uses Microvellum to specify the Rieke Product
  • Specifies soft seating, accessories, and other commercial products
  • Creates client presentations
• Attend meetings with account managers on a weekly basis to receive job information
• Attend vendor meetings for continued knowledge/job growth
• Attend production meetings as needed based on project scope
• Turn in orders and verify all information is correct
• Verify field measure paperwork to ensure furniture will fit correctly
• Assist sales by selecting finishes (for soft seating, Rieke product) when required/asked
• Coordinate custom job requirements with internal teams to ensure product is priced correctly

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred, Associate's degree in interior architecture, interior design or related field
• Experience with AutoCAD required
• Proficiency in concept development, space planning, architectural drafting, and ideation sketching
• Demonstrates a strong ability to transform ideas into functional and visually compelling designs
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to utilize problem solving skills
• Time and organizational management skills required
• Knowledge of building codes, electrical codes and ADA requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively both internally and with clients is required

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU!

• A fun and energetic environment!
• A company with Core Values: Teamwork Respectful Reliable Responsive Can-Do Attitude
• Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life & AD&D Insurance (company provided and supplemental), PTO, and a generous Paid Holiday schedule coupled with 'Early Release' days.
• Beautiful office setting that was designed by our own interior designers. Our team loves working in our building!