Overview

Designer Jobs in New York, United States at Vivant Consultants

Vivant Consultants are recruiting for Designers in the Connecticut, New Jersey and New York states on a hybrid basis. You will be required to work in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Role summary:

  • Contract Furniture Designer creates and specifies furniture layouts for commercial environments (offices, education, healthcare, hospitality), working closely with clients, architects, sales teams, furniture manufacturers
  • They translate space requirements + design intent into detailed, buildable furniture solutions.

Key responsibilities:

  • Space planning & design
  • Develop 2D/3D layouts for offices and commercial spaces
  • Create furniture plans, test fits, and layouts
  • Apply workplace strategies (collaboration zones, focus areas, etc.)
  • Furniture specification
  • Select products from manufacturers (e.g. Steelcase, Vitra, Arper)
  • Specify finishes, fabrics, configurations
  • Ensure solutions meet budget, performance requirements, compliance standards
  • Client & stakeholder collaboration
  • Present concepts to clients and design teams
  • Work with architects, project managers, sales reps
  • Adjust designs based on feedback and constraints
  • Documentation & technical detailing
  • Produce installation drawings, specification sheets, bills of materials (BOMs)
  • Use manufacturer tools (e.g. CET Designer, CAP, ProjectMatrix)
  • Project support
  • Assist during procurement, installation
  • Resolve on-site issues (fit, dimensions, coordination)

Education:

  • Degree in Interior Design/Architecture/Spatial Design or similar

Technical skills:

  • CAD software (AutoCAD required)
  • 3D tools (SketchUp, Revit, CET Designer)
  • Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop)
  • Microsoft Office / Excel
  • Industry knowledge
  • Understanding of:
  • contract furniture systems
  • ergonomics
  • workplace trends
  • building codes & accessibility

Soft skills:

  • Strong communication and presentation
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple projects
  • Problem-solving under constraints

Title: Designer

Company: Vivant Consultants

Location: New York, United States

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