Associate Designer

TARGET START DATE: JANUARY 5, 2026

WHO WE ARE

Through our offering of furniture, walls, and audio-visual solutions, Continua Interiors is on a mission to transform the way people work, learn and heal across the Midwest. Continua places great importance on fostering a supportive work environment that values culture, community, and connection with both team members and clients. We are not just a company but a movement reshaping the dealer landscape across the Midwest.

OUR CORE VALUES

Strive To Be Great | Do Hard Things | Stronger Together | Own It

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Design Development
• Furniture & Finish Selection
• Specifications
• Technical & Conceptual Drawings
• Customer experience

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Assist with furniture needs analyses to define requirements for implementing designs.
• Develop creative and effective solutions that add value and enhance product application techniques to design solutions.
• Support preparation and facilitation of design meetings with industry partners and end users.
• Generate custom products/specials, COM testing, shop, and submittal drawings.
• Create final furniture specifications (specs) and pricing.
• Prepare information for labor quotes with guidance.
• Create installation drawing packages with direction.
• Coordinate with AV, plumbing, data, and electrical vendors to ensure seamless integration with furniture layouts, with oversight from the team.
• Prepare for and participates in site visits and field verifications to ensure accurate on-site assessments.
• Ensure accuracy by assisting with spec checks and cross-verifying work with team members to maintain high-quality standards.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date email communications, file structures, and drawings, ensuring easy access and efficient retrieval of information.
• Convey ideas effectively through well-crafted detailed drawings, and comprehensive spec books, presenting them in a thoughtful manner.
• Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced designers while supporting their professional growth.
• Demonstrate initiative in self-guided learning to continuously enhance product and industry knowledge.
• Balance workload capacity, considering project complexity and size to ensure successful outcomes.
• Embrace cross-training on vertical markets, expanding expertise and versatility.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE:

• 0-3 years of industry experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in interior design or equivalent.
• Ability to travel locally to job sites for on-site assessments and in-person customer meetings
• Knowledge of interior commercial construction, architecture, design, real estate, and contract furnishings.
• Product knowledge and application, including experience with Herman Miller and Knoll products.
• Experience presenting, preferably alongside salespeople or designers
• Furniture dealership experience preferred but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Skills in translating design concepts into accurate drawings and specifications with a willingness to develop further.
• Basic understanding of architectural field conditions and how the building system interfaces with furniture.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, CET, CAP, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and commercial furniture industry software; willingness to learn new systems.
• Willingness to pursue relevant industry certifications as needed.
• Interest in building and nurturing relationships with vendors and industry partners.
• Confidence and independence in progressing through the design process with guidance and support.
• Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop. The employee may occasionally lift and /or move up to 20 pounds. This position may require travel between offices, jobsites, and/or client locations, which may involve extended periods of sitting or standing, lifting light luggage, and adapting to different time zones.

WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE:

• A State-of-the-Art Facility with incredible technology throughout and a multitude of workspaces at your disposal
• Use the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) methodology to provide tools to help individuals and teams achieve goals, growth, and improvement.
• Quarterly All Company Meetings
• Community Service opportunities
• Company social hours
• Ability to use your talents and strengths to make a positive impact

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The hiring compensation range for this position is an hourly rate of $21.63-$25.24/hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and location, as well as internal equity and market considerations.

Benefits available in this position include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Company paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• HSA, DCA and FSA options available
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k Match (50% of every 1% up to 4%)

DISCLOSURES:

Notice: The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their manager.

Notice: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Continua is a drug-free workplace.

Continua is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.