This role can be located in our St. Louis or Chicago offices

NEWGROUND

NewGround is the industry leader in designing, building, and strategizing for financial institution and retail spaces. From banks and credit unions to major retailers, we set the standard for next generation workplace and retail solutions, and we have for over 100 years. Our wide-spread team includes architects, engineers, interior designers, strategy experts, and more, all with a creative and passionate mindset. NewGround approaches every client and project with the same core values: Service, Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication. We ingrain these core values into every aspect of our organization, at all levels. We have a wide-spread regional presence throughout the U.S. and Canada, with a headquarters located in St. Louis and additional locations in Chicago, Honolulu, and Waterloo, Ontario. Our diverse team of creative professionals always strive to set a new industry standard, and help our clients master their spaces and facilities.

THE ROLE:

NewGround is an A&E firm with a unique service offering that includes a MillerKnoll Dealership in house. We are hiring a Furniture Specialist to assist with creating innovative and dynamic branded spaces for our financial and retail clients. An ideal candidate must have prior dealership experience in developing furniture installation drawings and specifications for commercial projects. Applicant can be based out of the St. Louis, MO or the Chicago, IL office.

SKILLS:

• Understanding of Dealer Design Industry
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generate furniture design concepts and design finalization
• Produce, review, and pick up redlines for the installation drawings and furniture specifications 
• Assist with providing information to establish project budgets
• Prepare / issue Addendums and/or ASIs as necessary
• Attend and/or facilitate in person or virtual client meetings/presentations, showroom tours, site visits, and final punch along with preparing appropriate documentation
• Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously 
• Collaborate and assist Senior Interior Designers and/or Senior Furniture Specialist on headquarter projects 
• Mentor Designers and Interns
• Coordinates with business development, architecture, engineering, digital, consultants, and build on projects and help guide all disciplines on furniture scope of projects
• Respond to Senior Interior Designers and Clients in a timely manner
• Complete projects on schedule and within established budget
• Perform all other related work, as assigned or as apparent

EXPECTATIONS:

• Travel required at times to assist with client ­showroom tours, site walkthroughs and final punch

PREREQUISITES:

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture or related field required 
• 2+ years with a furniture dealership required
• Proficient with CET Designer
• Knowledge of InDesign is preferred
• Interest in NCIDQ Certification, LEED and/or WELL AP is preferred

WHY OUR PEOPLE LOVE WORKING AT NEWGROUND:

• NewGround values our employees, and we want everyone to have fun doing what they love. We take great pride in knowing that nearly a third of our employees have been with NewGround for more than 10 years, some as long as 30 years.
• We understand the importance of an employee's first day, first week, first month, and first year. We've created multiple learning programs for a specialized new-hire experience aimed at helping employees feel informed and equipped to succeed. We implement virtual and in-person trainings so new members can hear directly from experienced team members what it's like to work for NewGround.
• We take great pride in our employees and celebrate them every chance we get. We celebrate annual anniversaries for when employees started at NewGround and our annual service awards to highlight exceptional staff and learn about our fellow team members together.
• We recognize how important career development is, and we offer several opportunities for growth and advancement. We work with our employees to know what their goals are and how they can achieve them while at NewGround.
• Having a balance between your work life and your home life is important. We support our employees' balanced lifestyles which includes a hybrid work environment for our office teams.
• We pride ourselves on our commitment to our community. NewGround's offices continuously find new ways to get involved and volunteer, whether it be through hosting blood drives, building homes with Habitat for Humanity, friendly fundraising competitions, or through our annual United Way campaign.

NewGround is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No phone calls please. We do not utilize staffing services.