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Our Success and Industry Recognition
Our success is driven by our team’s work ethic, dedication and commitment to high standards. Our continuous learning and ingenuity enable us to lead and set new benchmarks in our industry.
Our mission
We blend artistry, quality and precision, along with extraordinary service to drive success for our customers, team, and community.
We’re hiring across multiple roles and looking for individuals who bring skill, curiosity, and a strong work ethic to everything they do.
Overall position description with general areas of responsibility:
The primary function of a Design Project Manager (DPM) is to manage a client’s portfolio of projects by successfully meeting client program goals and maintaining design responsibility for all program aspects. This role is directly involved in the design and manufacturing of products and is the primary link between DFab, the Account Executive, the Program Manager, and the client regarding design and responsible for design efficiencies. Our DPM’s enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and need to show confidence in their work, yet work with creative and constructive review. Must be proficient in AutoCAD (required), Adobe Illustrator (or CorelDraw) (required), SketchUp (or Revit, or other 3D software experience), Microsoft Office (required).
Essential functions of design project manager:
- Communicate directly with clients, architects, and contractors as required, as a project evolves
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Oversee design standards on multiple individual but related design/décor projects within the client’s program
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Work with Program Manager and possible Project Manager to bring projects in on time, to cost, to specifications, and to client’s quality expectations
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Define and discuss project scopes with program teams
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Brainstorm / collaborate / problem-solve in a team effort or individually
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Work with Studio Management to facilitate the coordination of other program needs with available resources
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Coordinate and assign work when/if team is available.
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Review or initiate and check décor quotes for estimating department to use for quoting product. Discussing the scope of work for project w/ Account Executive.
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Communicate with the account executive, and function as an in-house design liaison for account executive and client
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Interpret client’s established décor package(s) on a store-by-store basis and make design decisions that stay within the recognized guidelines
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Expand shop drawing details or generate new details in CorelDraw as deemed necessary for manufacturing on a store-by-store basis
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Prepare conceptual, construction & shop drawings, finish boards, specifications, etc. as needed for presentation to client
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Generate take-off quantities and lineal feet of product required
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Communicate concerns and questions to the client relative to maintaining the design intent of an established décor package
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Assist PM, OPM and Installation manager as needed during install phase (ex. review site photos of problems, work out problems w/ installers via phone calls)
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Work directly with manufacturing to adjust / modify designs as required once they are in production, and maintain design intent / integrity
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Maintain and regularly update client’s décor book(s) and shop drawings as revisions occur
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Other duties as assigned by a manager or supervisor
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A sense of humor and zest for life is an additional plus
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Able to initiate ideas, work in a creative team, and take creative direction from other.
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Excellent client verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to manage projects and be detailed-oriented
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Ability to demonstrate a high-level of organization
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Ability to demonstrate prioritization and critical thinking skills
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Practical knowledge of retail design and architecture, and creative skill set to develop directional signage, graphics, and themed interiors
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Ability to read and understand architectural drawings
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Basic graphics & signage material knowledge
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A keen mind that pays strong attention to detail and has the ability to design for manufacturing across a diverse set of projects
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Strong sensitivity to aesthetics and design intent
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A compelling interest in manufacturing processes and continuous improvement.
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Familiarity with precision metal fabrication, extrusions, composites, woodworking, and acrylics
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Knowledge of décor and millwork manufacturing and fabrication techniques, tools, and materials: 2 years Required
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Knowledge of graphics production processes: 2 years Required
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AutoCAD: 3 years Required
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Adobe Creative Cloud/Creative Suite: 2 years Required
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CorelDraw or (Adobe Illustrator): 3 years Preferred
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3D design (Sketchup or AutoCAD Revit): 3 years Preferred
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Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams): 3 years Required
Project Management
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Manage multiple projects, simultaneously, and still stay focused and on task
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Manage daily priorities, notifying supervisor of any changes that will impact critical project dates
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Track time daily within time entry database for proper project billing
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Publish weekly project status reports, as required, to include all current and completed projects
Site Visits – (may be required)
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Field survey existing space, gather reference photos, critical dimensions, etc.
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Possible site visits on local projects during construction to address problem issues as they arise
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Evaluation of space after Décor is installed, including final walkthrough for punch list items, finish photos, etc.
Working conditions
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This position, when project loads are busy, may require overtime
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Safety glasses must be worn at all times when working with team members on the shop floor
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