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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