Workplace Solutions 

Workplace Solutions, a Teknion platinum dealer, is looking to fill a designer/production position for the Architectural Interiors team. We specialize in demountable wall products and glazing systems manufactured by Teknion. 

We are open to hiring the right graduate who desires to work in a more technical position. Although we work closely with the A&D community to design the right product solutions for their projects, this position requires a designer to learn the Teknion products and create specifications and shop drawings for our projects. We work with all the large A&D firms in Texas and are on some of our region's most exciting commercial construction projects.

Our team has provided miles and miles of wall products for companies such as 7-Eleven Corp., Texas Rangers, and American Airlines.  We have also been awarded a large 11-building project for Walmart’s headquarters in Bentonville, Ark.

This person selected for the following position will work closely with our team through the entire design and construction process. It’s truly a phenomenal opportunity to learn everything through final completion of the construction project.

Junior Designer | Architectural Interiors Team

Workplace Solutions seeks an energetic designer to join our fast-paced Architectural Interiors Team. The AI Team’s primary focus is to support and increase sales of Teknion demountable wall systems and Architectural Interiors products. The AI Team will establish and maintain business partnerships and provide technical expertise to end users, sales, and the Architectural & Design Community. WPS is Teknion’s #1 Demountable wall provider in the U.S.

Primary Responsibilities

• Technical & Sales Support
• Provide technical expertise to Sales, end-users, architectural & design firms, general contractors, installation companies and other WPS employees
• Assist with developing a design concept and applying standard product solutions where possible.
• Help determine the project/product requirements through the entire sales process.
• Do whatever is possible to ensure end-user satisfaction.
• Communicating project status and challenges to the VP of Architectural Interiors, Project Manager and Sales.
• Has demonstrated effectiveness working in a team setting, communicating with others, client satisfaction and technical competence.
• Design support for the entire WPS Architectural Interiors region, Dallas, Austin and Houston
• Produce design shop drawings and specifications utilizing Storyboard software
• Learn and develop product and specification skills on Teknion’s Architectural Interiors portfolio.
• Attend product specification and installation training as required.
• Some out-of-town travel is required.

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with commercial construction documents
• Experience with AutoCAD 2019 or a more recent version
• Configura CET Designer/Teknion Storyboard software is preferred but not required.
• Possess strong technical skills with a desire to work in a production role while learning to work with construction documents and the construction and design industry.
• Willingness to learn the contract furnishings/design industry and can select, budget and specify.
• Understanding of demountable wall systems and glazing systems is a plus.
• Good knowledge of architectural construction documents and ability to decipher the full drawing set, construction details and sections.
• Complete accurate and detailed drawing set utilizing AutoCAD and CET Designer
• Support sales efforts by assisting with RFP Responses, presentations, design and budgets.
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to develop and maintain outstanding customer relationships to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Must be able to display or demonstrate merchandise, using samples or catalog, to develop client’s product knowledge.
• Ability to investigate and resolve customer issues related to design.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Troubleshooting skills and ability to foresee potential issues.
• Self-motivated, well organized and resourceful
• Professional and social skills
• Highly dependable, efficient and detail-oriented
• Love of learning and desire to grow with the company
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, InDesign, Bluebeam, etc.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a can-do attitude
• Has client-oriented leadership skills in a highly collaborative setting.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent FIDER-accredited degree is preferred.
• General understanding of space and construction, codes, clearances, etc.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and salary requirements to Raquel Daniel, Vice President, Architectural Interiors
Email: RaquelD@wpsolutions.com | Phone: 214-908-3235

Please visit the following websites for additional information regarding Teknion's Architectural Interiors division and Workplace Solutions.
Teknion Architectural Interiors | Workplace Solutions

Raquel S. Daniel
VP of Architectural Interiors
Workplace Solutions
1505 Hi Line Drive, Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75207