Interior Designer

Interior Designer

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Interior Designer at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Job Purpose

Create unique design solutions for the University. Provide creative and technical expertise and consult, acts as a problem solver and manages a diverse project load and client base.

This role has responsibility in both large- and small-scale projects. Provides expertise and deep understanding of each phase to ensure a successful project completion. Consults with stakeholders, skilled trades, facilities and cross-functional teams.

Essential Functions

(Essential functions are the primary duties/major job responsibilities that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The essential functions are listed in order of importance.)

Participate in architectural interior design, planning, documentation and coordination of new construction, renovation, remodeling and alteration projects of University buildings and facilities. Provide consultation and technical expertise to University personnel, outside vendors and contractors regarding furniture space planning and procurement.

Develop and maintain appropriate interior material and color palettes for buildings and spaces throughout the university and collaborate with consultants on specific consultant-led projects as the University's representative. Prepare color and material boards - both physical and digital - for presentation to clients and associated stakeholders.

Prepare and determine specifications for furniture purchases. Solicit competitive bids and price quotations of furniture and furnishings to ensure compliance with established specifications, policies and standards. Contact purchasing department, outside vendors, University users and interior design and architect professionals to obtain and exchange information concerning furniture procurement, to coordinate layouts and deliveries as well as to provide cost estimates.

Assist in the preparation of feasibility studies, schematic and preliminary drawings and cost estimates for proposed projects.

Participate in drafting and code research activities.

Participate in construction contract administration. Assist in monitoring compliance of construction contracts with WSU standards for interior materials and colors, assist in review and processing of contractor's payment requests and the preparation of contract change orders.

Interface with and serve as resource person to University departments and outside professionals; answer inquiries, resolve problems and refer highly technical questions to senior professional staff.

Attend professional seminars and symposiums; review literary magazines and informational guides to keep abreast of interior design related business furniture space planning and construction administration procedures.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

WORK CONTEXT

Job Reports to: Director

Leadership Accountability: Implements operating plans

Supervisory Accountability: Supervises professionals and non-managers

Financial Accountability: Monitors expenditures

Customer Accountability: Interfaces with customers inside the S/C/D

Freedom to Act: Subject to regular review by supervisor

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design.

Experience

Intermediate (3 to 4 years job-related experience)

Graduation from an accredited college or university in interior design or related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficiency in Autocad, Revit, Sketchup, and Adobe Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, or demonstrated experience in similar related software.

Strong creativity, artistic ability and imagination.

Experience in interior design related business. Knowledge of the quality, rates and locations of raw materials. The ability to read blueprints.

Knowledge of furniture space planning and preparation of related specifications.

Knowledge of building codes relating to interior finishes and furnishings.

Ability to perform realistic space planning, visualize plans in three dimensions and coordinate layouts of utilities.

Ability to meet established project deadlines and timetables. Ability to coordinate with multiple teams and resolve any issues regarding operations and delays.

Ability to communicate effectively with others. Knowledge of ACADII and CAP. Knowledge of construction administration procedures

Counsel for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) accredited program highly preferred.

National Counsel for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) Certification, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design(LEED) Accreditation a plus

School/College/Division:

H42 - Facilities Plan & Manage

Primary department:

h4275 - Design and Contracting Services

Employment type:

• Regular Employee

• Job type: Full Time

• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary

• Salary minimum: TBD

• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

Normal office environment.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1

• Reposted position: No

• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.