Studio Designer

Interface, Inc. is a global flooring company specializing in carbon neutral carpet tile and resilient flooring, including luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and nora rubber flooring. We help our customers create high-performance interior spaces that support well-being, productivity, and creativity, as well as the sustainability of the planet. Our mission, Climate Take Back, invites you to join us as we commit to operating in a way that is restorative to the planet and creates a climate fit for life.

Are you passionate about design and hungry for a platform to express your point of view as both a creator and innovator? Are you ready to embrace tomorrow today? Interface is looking for a Studio Designer to join our team in Atlanta, GA. If you are a multitasker and attentive to detail, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are willing to design a better way & inspire others, this role might be for you!

The Studio Designer is a vital member of the Interface Design Studio. This role will rely on your creativity, proactiveness, and self-guided problem-solving skills to help propel design at Interface to the next level. The ideal candidate will report to a Lead Designer and be a natural communicator, customer-oriented, and open-minded, with a positive attitude and a strong desire for personal growth. As a global leader in the commercial interior space, we seek a designer who is ready to push boundaries, put their ideas on the line, and make a positive impact within our company and the industry as a whole.

Educational requirements:

Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, or related field preferred

In lieu of degree, equivalent work experience is acceptable

Experience:

• Minimum 1-2 years of design experience

• Experience in flooring or related industry (furniture, lighting, textiles, etc.) a plus

Skills:

• Ability to translate abstract ideas into functional design solutions

• An eye-catching portfolio that demonstrates a deep understanding of diverse aesthetics, sophisticated taste level, innovative design, and attention to detail

• Knowledge and passion for current trends, interior design styles, and adjacent industries particularly related to high end corporate spaces

• Customer service minded and ability to translate customer needs into functional design solutions

• Understanding of the commercial A&D design process

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written

• Strong project management skills: organizational, analytical, and problem-solving

• Able to cope and multitask in a high pressure, high demand, fast-paced environment

• Experience interpreting architectural plans, finish schedules, and design schematics

• Experience with a wide variety of digital design tools and software: Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Salesforce, Hive; additional design software (Callidus, Revit, etc.) are a plus

Essentials Duties:

• Interpret customer requests into design-forward floor plans and room scene installations

• Provide material estimation for design concepts as needed

• Work closely with the Interface Design Studio Manager, Lead Studio Designer, and project management team on assigned projects

• Build positive relationships with customers, sales, and across other Interface departments, providing exceptional customer service both in-person and virtually

• Diligently monitor workflow in Salesforce to ensure deadlines are met

• Maintain best practices for file management that meet system-wide format, including consistent application of file naming conventions and file/folder organization

• Comply with safety rules and environmental regulations

Physical demands:

• Use of standard office equipment and computer

• Frequent work under tight deadlines

• Occasional travel to LaGrange, GA

Work Environment:

• Predominantly open office environment with moderate exposure to manufacturing areas

• Hybrid work schedule: Minimum 3 days/week in Atlanta office with optional work from home 2 days/week

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