Join our operations team where you will be influential in shaping our business strategy and ensuring we have the most effective operations. Be your own boss by creating your own career path and pushing your professional limits.
The Design Trainee participates in various design projects from concept to completion. Producing drafts, prototypes, and engaging design solutions.
Training: candidates must be able to train 4-6 weeks onsite at our facility at our Burlington, NC facility. All expenses paid and candidates would be attending training as an Employee.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
Gaining knowledge and experience in designing with a given brief and budget
Gaining knowledge and experience in producing design boards to a high standard for presentation to clients
Gaining knowledge and experience in assisting installers on show home installations, ensuring that they are dressed to a high standard
Gaining knowledge and experience in shopping for products efficiently, ensuring that budgets are adhered to
Gaining knowledge and experience in monitoring costs and shopping expenditure
Using Photoshop effectively to provide the highest standard of presentation material
Researching and keeping up to date with current design trends
Ensuring that customer satisfaction is achieved and that any issues are dealt with promptly
Gaining full knowledge of all manufacturers available by attending all design shows
Qualifications
Drafting, CAD, construction, or framing background
Complete the Technical Training Program and successfully pass an assessment test
Demonstrate the ability to read and understand blueprints
Demonstrate mathematical skills required to calculate concentrated and uniform loads
Working knowledge of floor and roof systems and the ability to spec out beams and hangers
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrate the ability to work independently manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meeting deadlines
Ability to sit at a desk for long amounts of time
Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing, and speaking
Good people skills with strong customer service attitude and proper phone etiquette
Benefits currently offered to our employees:
Medical insurance
Health savings account with company contribution
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic and voluntary life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Stock purchase program with employee discount
Educational reimbursement
Wellness programs and challenges
Other supplemental benefits
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.