Sr. Creative Specialist

Overview

At Porter, we blend our expertise in interior design and hospitality to create spaces and experiences that add joy and purpose to everyday life. We offer design and procurement services to businesses, and also design and operate a growing list of our own hospitality businesses. At the heart of our business is our flagship location in downtown Seattle, The Shop: an all-day café where we host events, offer space for meetings and private gatherings, and sell a curated selection of sundries, gifts and home goods. The Shop is where we connect with our community and actively refine what it looks like to take care of our guests, from the design of inspiring, inclusive spaces to the experiences we create within them.

We take great pride in our work, not only because of the output, but because of the way we do it: with radical hospitality. At its core, radical hospitality means approaching our work through the lens of how we make people feel, including our guests, our team, and ourselves. It's what we want to be remembered for, and operates as a guidepost for everything we do.

Location: Seattle, WA

Position Summary

The Sr Creative Specialist I is a senior level Interior Designer that serves as a leader, mentor, and pace setter for teams and colleagues. This individual should be experienced and passionate about workplace design and the role FF&E plays in completing Interior Spaces. The Sr Creative Specialist I must exhibit creative confidence and be skilled at storytelling, comfortable running creative engagements and workshops, and able to defend concepts while representing the voice of the customer. They understand navigating ambiguity, quickly zero-in on critical elements, and prioritize what is important.

Essential Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Distill and analyze project information
• Creative problem solving
• Conduct product research
• Develop thought starter and validation packages
• Select + specify products and finishes
• Manage tasks and duties independently
• Knowledge of Interior Design principles and practices
• Lead customer engagements and workshops
• Build and maintain customer relationships

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior or Architectural Design, Associate Art’s degree or equivalent from a two year college will be considered, with at least 5 years related design experience.
• Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) or National Architecture Board (NAB) accreditation preferred. One or more professional certifications recommended: NCIDQ, CID, LEED AP, WELL AP, EDAC, 6 Sigma, PMI, etc.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Keen Aesthetic Eye for Interior Design, Product Design, + Graphic Compositions
• Passion for furniture, stylizing and decor
• Knowledge of Furniture focused on workplace, casegood, and conference products
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and collaborative
• Ability to communicate clearly, aptitude for presenting design concepts
• Calm under pressure, empathetic to others
• Positive, authentic attitude
• Dedication and commitment to promote diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion in all work activities.
• Collaborate in diverse teams to foster productive outcomes.

Employee Benefits:

• 15 days of PTO
• 9 Paid holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401k + Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness App with reimbursement of up to $500/year
• Profit Sharing

Working Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Regularly works with others face to face, over the phone and email in an office environment with moderate noise. Nature of work may require time spent out of the office; reliable transportation required. Periodically works outside and may work around moving objects, dust, and dirt.

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