Furniture Design Manager

DESIGN MANAGER


SUMMARY
- Supervises the work of design staff members as assigned, and actively participates in the interviewing and hiring of prospective new design staff members.
- Performs design and applications requiring the use of computer-aided equipment and software as required, either personally or through subordinate employees.
- Manages Design process.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Coordinates Design staff workloads to accommodate needs and to compensate for overloads, absenteeism, and vacations.
- Participates in the interviewing and hiring process of new Design staff personnel as required.
- Provides training and development of Designers as assigned or applicable.
- Writes and delivers quarterly and yearly performance reviews to assigned Design staff.
- Provides Design support to assigned Sales Representatives, including those duties as outlined in the Sr. Designer job description.
- Works with sales staff on bid development.
- Attends client presentations as needed.
- Schedules and participates in monthly Design staff meetings.
- Develops / updates Design standards and processes.
- Works closely with the Project Management Supervisor and Project Coordinator Supervisor to develop process.
- Supports other team members and performs other duties or special projects as assigned.
- Other duties may be assigned.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervises assigned Design staff.
- Directly supervises 20-30 employees in different locations.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.


Responsibilities also include:
- interviewing, hiring, and training employees
- planning, assigning, and directing work
- appraising performance
- rewarding and disciplining employees
- addressing complaints and resolving problems



*Salary Commensurate with Experience.
REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from accredited four-year college or university or architectural or interior design school.
- Six to eight years industry experience, including personnel and project supervisory experience, is required.
- Three to five years related experience and/or training (such as project management or interior design) may be substituted for some experience or formal education requirements.
- Working knowledge of furniture systems and electrical/cabling issues essential.
- General understanding of building systems and building codes essential.
- Must be proficient in Auto Cad, CAP and Microsoft Office.