Design Coordinator

Summary

Supports all phases of the design process, including concept development, interior architecture, material and finish selections, technical drawing development, and project documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports the design and development of bespoke aircraft interiors that balance aesthetics, functionality, safety, and manufacturability.
• Assists in creating design concepts through research, sketching, inspiration imagery, mood boards, and presentation materials.
• Works closely with Designers and Design Integrators to create and revise floor plans, interior elevations, sections, and detailed drawings using AutoCAD and Rhino.
• Develops an understanding of aircraft interior design standards, certification requirements, and Greenpoint design processes.
• Collaborates with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Installation teams to support design development and problem-solving.
• Incorporates design feedback and accurately implements drawing revisions and redlines.
• Assists with material, finish, fixture, and hardware research, evaluation, and specification.
• Supports the maintenance and organization of Material Specification documents, material libraries, sample inventories, and design resources.
• Prepares presentation materials including drawings, renderings, material boards, finish palettes, and design narratives.
• Participates in design reviews, technical reviews, and cross-functional meetings throughout the project lifecycle.
• Travels to inspect products, attends trade shows and meets with clients, as required.
• Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

 

Greenpoint Core Competencies:

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, accepts constructive criticism/feedback and changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts effectively in verbal and written form, exhibits good listening and comprehension, keeps others informed and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Dependability - Responds to requests for service and assistance, follows instruction and responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions and doing the best job possible, keeps commitments, and maintains reliable attendance.
• Initiative - Sets and achieves challenging goals, demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles, measures self against standard of excellence, recognizes and acts on opportunities, and takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, and puts success of team above own interests.
• Work Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, displays commitment to excellence, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, and monitors own work to ensure quality.

 

Job Core Competencies:

• Self Management - Regulates impact of own emotions upon others, remains focused and energized under stress, accepts criticism and recovers quickly from setbacks, projects realistic self-confidence in abilities.
• Design – Generates creative solutions, translates concepts and information into images, applies design principles, uses feedback to modify designs, demonstrates attention to detail.

 

Summary of Education, Experience & Certification

Bachelor's degree (B.A.), a minimum of 2 years’ experience and/or training in architecture or interior design; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Aerospace background and aircraft interior industry experience preferred.

Employees working on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations must qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee for legal compliance purposes.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Passion for interior design, architecture, transportation design, or luxury environments.
• Proficient in AutoCAD 2D.
• Basic knowledge and methodology of drafting interior elevations, cross sections, and detailing required.
• Intermediate experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino and MS Office Suite skills is preferred.
• Strong visual communication and presentation skills.
• Curiosity, creativity, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to travel, as required.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

The expected WA salary range for this position is between $48,000.00 - $63,000.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, location, and other factors permitted by law. Our suite of comprehensive benefits include: healthcare (medical, dental & vision), life insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) savings plan with company match.