Schedule: Part-time | Location: Victoria (3335 Oak St.)
The primary focus of the role will be to help our Sales Team grow business through furniture sales to existing, and/or new Monk Office customers. This will be achieved through a collaborative, creative, motivated, and professional approach to providing furniture solutions and services. The focus of the role is help create beautiful spaces and align with each customer’s goals and budgets. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the project team and will be responsible for pre-sale interior design packages and design plans. The goal is to use your talent and experience to make recommendations on how we can enhance their business with comprehensive furniture solutions and space planning.
Come work with an established and vibrant company with its roots on Vancouver Island and its vision in the workplace of the future! Monk Office is an award-winning Office Outfitter and committed to our community and the environment.
Monk Office provides:
- Competitive salary & benefits package
- Discounted bus passes
- Discounted pricing on staff purchases
- Free back to school supplies for children of employees
- Career development opportunities
- Free flu vaccinations
- Cash Employee Referral Program
- Friendly & fun atmosphere with a team that respects our community & environment
What you will bring:
Education/Experience:
- Diploma in Interior Design, or 2 years interior design and/or space planning
- AutoCAD and other industry-based software applications
Skills:
- General knowledge of commercial and systems furniture
- Organized and focused
- Excellent time management and ability to work independently
- Collaborative and excellent teamwork
- Keen eye for detail
- AutoCAD and other industry focused software applications
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
*Drivers License required (at least class N)*
What you will do:
The junior interior designer will be involved with multiple projects and helps represent Monk with the client. The junior interior designer role involves design execution and will be responsible for design continuity, advocacy and professionalism through all stages of the project.
- Space planning and rendering
- Assist in the creation of design presentations to the client, as well as documentation packages for presentations and contract documents
- Maintaining our sample library/design space
- Attending site visits, sometimes requiring travel out of town
- Review documents and drawings for accuracy and design intent
- Assist in the review and preparation of technical specifications
- Additional Responsibilities – Develop and implement design concepts, 3D Modeling, Renderings, etc.
- Experience in materials and furnishings selection
- Experience building, nurturing and fostering client relationships
As a Monk Team Member, you will:
- Create Amazing Customer Experiences through a genuine passion for customer service
- Have a Thirst to Learn continuously through new product knowledge, training and bringing your ideas for customer improvements
- Respect for the Team by acting with integrity and supporting meaningful customer and Team Member relationships
- Make a Difference – be proactive, responsive and flexible
- Love our Planet by participating and contributing to our eco business practices within Monk and our communities
- Initiate action to prevent problems and contributing to problem solutions
- Contribute to our environmental sustainability by being conscious of energy use, water consumption, paper use and recycling programs. If there are any environmental concerns, individual staff members must report these concerns to their Leader and, where applicable, address the concern at the time they see it happen
Send your resume and cover letter to ian.taylor@monk.ca
Thank you to all applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.