Designer - Military veterans preferred

Position Title: Designer

Location: Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA

Job Category: Design

Requisition Number: DESIG001172


Position Type: Full-Time

Job Location Type: Hybrid

Description:

PIVOT INTERIORS

Our organization includes a strategic team of big thinkers and creatives who truly work interdependently. Whether planning our Customer Experience program, developing multi-pronged marketing strategies, or designing projects for our innovative clients, we are constantly finding ways to underscore our promise to partner with our clients to make inspiring spaces that unlock their people’s greatest potential. The pace is fast, the learning is constant…but as part of a team this driven, the possibilities are endless.

Your Role at Pivot
As a Designer, you will work alongside a team of dynamic, creative workplace designers, practicing high standards for design, providing a high level of customer satisfaction, and serving as a collaborative member of a dynamic project team including sales, project management, and procurement support. You will be responsible for implementing Pivot’s creative expertise and design services to support new and existing clients. You will participate in forward-thinking discussions and workshops with customers and industry influencers to develop skills in solving strategic challenges and proficiency in influencing, persuading, and shaping others’ perceptions and beliefs about design and how physical space can improve people’s lives.

In Addition, You Will

• Be responsible for the completion of designated design tasks and assigned projects of small to medium scale and limited complexity under the supervision of a design mentor or design project lead, including programming, conceptual designs, space planning, design development, and production.
• Drive project solutions and customer experience to new levels both in terms of engagement and business development, but also in terms of innovative, tailored solutions in partnership with a design mentor or design project lead.
• Implement and execute creative design strategies.
• Grow skills as a trusted advisor, fostering relationships with customers and industry partners in collaboration with a design mentor or project lead, and refining communication of design ideas and rationale for decisions and outcomes.
• Proactively identify project risks, offering creative solutions and alternatives; work with design mentor or design project lead to execute next steps, and evaluate results.
• Participate in ongoing learning around strategic areas of focus, including partner products and solutions, sustainable design, design tools and technology, and workplace strategy.
• Champion designs operational excellence by implementing established design processes and documentation standards; manage and record billable hours, cultivate efficiencies, and reduce errors.
• Demonstrate proficient time management skills; effectively address competing priorities and urgent situations, making sound decisions in short timeframes with appropriate action and guidance from a design mentor or project lead.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

We’re Excited About You If You Have

• 2 years of professional experience and a bachelor’s degree in architecture or interior Design from an accredited 4-year university; or equivalent combination of education and industry experience including a proven track record of leading projects.
• Experience creating and developing overall design concepts and formulating design presentation strategies with an understanding of design history and trends.
• Competency in navigating and curating solutions from an expansive product portfolio, including furniture systems, ancillary, accessories, and bespoke.
• General understanding of building systems, building codes, electrical, and cabling.
• Familiarity with commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of Interior Design.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. outstanding graphic presentation skills.
• Experience in maintaining and growing client relationships, and a sense of business acumen to advise and guide clients as required.
• Strong, persuasive communicator with excellent verbal presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex design concepts to clients.
• Experience and demonstrated skill using 2D/3D software, CET Designer, AutoCAD, Sketch Up, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, In Design, and Illustrator). Revit is a plus.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but the position may require the supervision of junior design staff members and contractors as project requirements dictate.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to respond to complex inquiries or complaints from customers or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management in client organizations, public groups, and other outside entities.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical environment is consistent with most professional service organizations. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

*Equal Opportunity Employer–minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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