JOB TITLE: Interior Designer

DEPARTMENT: Texas Studio

REPORTS TO: Managing Director

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

JOB TYPE: Full time

This is a remote position. However, applicants must live in the geographical area listed on the job posting.**

Summary Of Position

The Meteor Education Interior Designer supports the sales effort by applying design expertise in the creation of furniture layouts, incorporating the Meteor Design Principles to achieve environments that are conducive to high impact learning for K-12 clients. This is guided by our Meteor Core Process that spans the Discovery, Create, Plan, Execute and Sustain phases. The Interior Designer interfaces with a regional Studio team which includes a Managing Director, Sales, Instructional Design (educational specialist), Project Coordination (quoting) and Project Management throughout the client journey.

Essential Responsibilities

Attend project programming meetings in person or on Zoom with salesperson, educational specialist and client to determine scope of the project
Collaborate with salesperson and educational specialist to strategize on how to best address the client's needs
Develop conceptual design solutions that reflect the information gathered during the intake meeting
Create and present visual presentations including 2D drawings, 3D renderings, and furniture specifications based on standard deliverables using Meteor software platforms
Specify furniture, including finishes, and custom items within our design and quoting software using multiple manufacturers
Designer must work within budget constraints, timelines, recommending product solutions as discussed with salesperson and client
With Studio team, perform specification review and develop installation documents for each project
Must show excellent communication skills when presenting to customers and team members
Willingness to elevate product knowledge and application by researching K-12 and higher education environment design, product options including 100+ manufacturers, and industry trends
Must adhere to the Meteor Core Process as well as Design Drawing and Process standards
Apply knowledge of ADA, Life Safety, Fire and Electrical codes
Attend in-person Studio activities - scheduled meetings and training. Build a strong relationship with Studio team members
Must be willing to travel to client meetings, company events, onboarding in Gainesville, Florida, and functional training
Work remotely

Requirements

3-5 years' + experience, preferably in the same or similar industry
Bachelor's or Associate degree in Interior Design required
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit or CET, and Microsoft Suite
Experience in generating drawings and specifying furniture
Some experience working with Architects and trades helpful
Experience in presenting to Educational and Architectural clients
Exceptional ethical and professional standards. Full cultural alignment with the values of the company
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Understanding design principles
Live in geographical area of job posting

NOTE:All Meteor new hires are expected to attend an in-person cultural orientation which requires travel to our home office in Gainesville, FL. Employees may also be required to travel and attend annual company meetings and events. All business-related travel expenses will be paid for by Meteor per our company travel and expense policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.