Overview:

We are Porter, a progressive venture from the One Workplace family headquartered in Seattle, Washington. We\xe2\x80\x99re here to create thoughtful human-centered spaces that foster meaningful relationships through collaborative design so that employees can work their best. We\xe2\x80\x99ve worked with leading global and local companies to transform and design spaces to promote productivity and creativity. We are driven by radical hospitality, the act of going beyond what is required to add sincerity and integrity to all our work.

Porter is committed to the development of empathetic leaders, diversification of talent and increased representation at every level of our business. We believe in cultivating a culture of inclusion and are dedicated to building and retaining teams through removing unnecessary barriers to employment and providing opportunities for career growth. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.


Compensation range: $65K - $80K/Annually


Benefits:

• 15 days of PTO
• 8 paid holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401K+Employer match
• Wellness App reimbursement of $500/year
• Profit Sharing

Position Summary: Location: Seattle, WA (hybrid work model)
Position Summary: The Creative Specialist manages all design deliverables for clients and projects, this includes managing external and internal relationships with key players working toward a common goal of providing exceptional spaces that span a variety of industries including: Corporate, Education, Hospitality and Healthcare. The Creative Specialist is responsible for exceeding client expectations of all design deliverables while supporting the Porter brand. The Creative Specialist is a highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary role and requires a strong knowledge base of innovative commercial products and how to apply and recommend the right solution for clients and projects.


Responsibilities:

• Facilitate design discovery and co-creation sessions with project stakeholders
• Distill and analyze project information
• Perform field measurements, product inventory and product research.
• Be highly empathetic to the client\xe2\x80\x99s design needs and challenges and have a proven ability to research design problems and express design direction in clear, compelling manner
• Successfully navigate ambiguous situations
• Responsible for building a strong knowledge base of furniture and decor options regarding lead times, budgetary constraints, and the ability to source & suggest alternates as needed.
• Produce exceptional client materials including Miro boards, look books, validation packs, block plans, space plans, finish palettes
• Serve as a mentor for the team

Qualifications:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s (BA) Degree
• 5-7 years\xe2\x80\x99 design experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge/passion for commercial furniture, ancillary, art & decor
• PPT, CAD, Excel, SketchUp, Photoshop & CET experience a plus
• Must have understanding and passion for interior design, and ability to represent the Porter brand
• Strong technical and graphic skills that can be validated through a strong portfolio of past work

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your resume today. We look forward to connecting with you!