Environments Designer (Creative Design)

JOB SUMMARY: The environment CARTI provides for patients and team members is a vital part of our mission to make trusted cancer care accessible for every patient we serve through compassion, innovation, and purpose. This position works in lockstep with the Director of Facilities and Construction to create environments for healing and functionality. The Environments Designer is responsible for developing plans and working with vendors on designs for the interior and exterior of CARTI facilities based on the needs of the patients and team members.
SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages and maintains an expert level of organization.
Creates functional and aesthetic designs that help boost productivity, enhance the experience, and remain on brand.
Plans the use and layout of a space and works with the VP of Business Development to make decorative decisions, choose furnishings, fixtures, and more.
Develops presentations and cost estimates and coordinates the design work of contractors and architects.
Oversees and facilitates the installation of components for a project to ensure contractors are fulfilling all obligations and that work is carried out according to approved specifications.
Professionally and effectively communicates.
Serves as a liaison with project management, reporting on progress and delays.
Works to establish strategies for implementing design to meet CARTI's needs.
Works closely with outside architects, construction companies, and more, alongside CARTI Construction.
Proactively identifies and works to resolve any design-related site issues that may impede the project delivery while working consistently with CARTI Facilities.
Maintains extensive working knowledge of space workflow and key stakeholders for each project.
Presents as the subject matter expert in design and aesthetics.
Maintains a knowledge of the CARTI look and brand.
Maintains relationships and works closely with the facilities team, construction team, and supply chain/contracting.
Works within the assigned budget for each project.
Works with the exterior and permanent interior signage vendor on design, approval, and installation.
Works with the Vice President of Supply Chain and Contracting on furniture orders while maintaining the desired aesthetic.
Works with the Senior Director of Quality, Risk, and Safety on ergonomics requests made by team members to maintain the desired aesthetic.
Works with the Vice President of Business Development on art selections for patient-facing spaces.
Works with the Director of Facilities and Construction to work through each renovation and construction project at CARTI.
Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION:

An associate degree is required, and a bachelor's degree is preferred in applicable areas of study (design, planning, branding).
Four years' experience required, 5 years or more of related experience preferred.
Experience and knowledge of Revit, Autodesk Maya, SketchUp, ArchiCAD, or other design programs offer additional benefits for this position and are preferred.
Intermediate experience with the Microsoft Office suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

Exceptional communication and time management skills
Exceptional communication and time management skills
Highly self-motivated
Highly organized
Superior interpersonal skills
Ability to travel occasionally
Analytical skills
Experience speaking and presenting to groups

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REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or scheduled form.
Ability to contribute to moderately complex aspects of a project.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must interact and communicate both verbally and in written form.
Must interact and exchange information frequently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands-to-finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment described here is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
This position involves potential exposure to infectious diseases. Team members are offered appropriate vaccinations and safety training.

COMMENTS:
This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements for the performance of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
This position is a Safety Sensitive Position. The essential functions, physical demands, and mental competencies of this job require the employee to maintain the ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner.