Interior Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Position Description:

• Confer with clients to evaluate their furniture, fixtures, and equipment needs and develop efficient solutions within budget, schedule, and standards.
• Develop space plans and interior architectural layouts; and select furnishings, equipment, and interior finishes for schools in accordance with District and industry standards.
• Participate in the development of District design specifications, including interior finish and electrical requirements; and provides detailed furniture and equipment cost estimates to design teams.
• Review and evaluate construction documents and visits project sites to confirm that space plans, design concepts, and selected furniture and equipment are safe, functional, and aesthetically
  appropriate and meet all public health, safety, and welfare requirements including fire and life safety code, accessibility, environmental, and sustainability guidelines.
• Plan and conduct meetings and site visits to evaluate and review project needs and status.
• Advise school personnel and Facilities staff regarding the selection and procurement of furniture, equipment, and interior layouts and finishes.
• Supervise assigned projects by coordinating and working with assigned staff tasked with logistics and procurement of furniture and equipment to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Develop, schedule, coordinate, review, and receive furniture and equipment orders.
• Provide furniture and equipment specifications and scope to create procurement contracts.
• Consult with manufacturers and vendors regarding the production of custom products and provides ideas, improvements, and designs for products required by the District and to solicit best value products.
• Prepare detailed reports and records for furniture and equipment provisioning.
• Manage and update lists of furniture, equipment, manufacturers, and vendors used by the District.
• Create interior drawings and visual aids for review and approval.
• Make recommendations regarding procedures, guidelines, and product standards for furniture and equipment.
• Assist sites in replacement of furniture and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications:
Required Experience:

• Minimum eight (8) years’ full-time paid professional experience conceptualizing, planning, selecting, and coordinating interior layouts, interior building finishes, furniture, and equipment
• Experience working in a public agency or school construction or modernization is preferred

Required Education:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree preferably in interior design, architecture, or related field

OR

• Completion of 40 semester units or equivalent related to interior design from a recognized college or university and additional two (2) years’ experience to compensate for education.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Principles of interior design
• Furniture and equipment specification (educational facilities preferable)
• Principles, practices and techniques for space planning
• Strong understanding of color theory principles and its application in Interior Design
• Timeline and budget preparation
• Basic concepts and application of scheduling, procurement, and business data processing
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Bluebeam
• Building codes, ADA, fire and life code as they relate to furniture and equipment Principles, practices, and techniques of project management
• Professional Interior Design studio practices
• Plan and design interior spaces and specify furniture
• Read and interpret architectural plans, drawings, and specifications
• Operate major computer-aided software system such as AutoCAD and Revit
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Create and deliver professional presentations for clients and stakeholders effectively showcasing design concepts and project details
• Work effectively with F+IG staff, facilities personnel, school administrators and staff
• Operate a computer and associated peripheral devices
• Commute to jobsites and facilities, as needed