Creative Specialist

Job Details: Job Location: NYC

• New York, NY, Salary Range: $65000.00 - $95000.00Salary/year, Overview The Creative Studio was established to support the ever-growing need for application design and ancillary spaces in commercial office, hospitality, and residential projects. The Creative Specialist is responsible for supporting both internal sales teams and clients (A+D and end customers) for workstations, offices, ancillary furniture, accessories, and artwork needs. Creative Specialist Key Responsibilities Furniture specification + application based on the original design intent. Create Photo-realistic renderings + fly throughs. Develop ancillary packages for projects that require alternates due to price point or lead time requirement. Devise furniture solutions to address a look + feel package with no defined specifications. Develop PowerPoint presentation and Excel spreadsheet with product information including but not limited to pricing, discount, lead-times and warranties. Specify alternate products for RFP responses to drive cost savings. Assist internal sales teams with their day-to-day requests for alternate products. Lead client and A+D presentations. Develop accessories packages that can be added to projects to elevate the space. Foster partnerships with key manufacturer partners and develop a strong understanding of their aesthetics, manufacturing strengths, weaknesses, price points and lead times. Identify and expedite escalated requests with professionalism and sense of urgency.

Qualifications

Skills & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business management or interior design Salary: $65,000 - $95,000 based on experience 2 – 5 years of design experience within a design firm, furniture manufacturer, retailer and/or dealership Must have an excellent understanding of furniture aesthetics and interior design styles Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and Powerpoint Commercial furniture experience & knowledge a plus Experience in Adobe In.

Design, Photoshop, AutoCAD and CET Hedberg experience is a plus Excellent verbal & written communication skills Attention to detail & strong organizational skills Ability to problem-solve and work independently Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects with deadlines simultaneously Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency