Associate Interior Designer

Job Duties : Assists the Interior Designer in evaluating the furniture, fixtures, and equipment needs for projects, and develops efficient solutions within budget, schedule, and standards.Develops space plans and interior architectural layouts; and assists in the selection of furnishings, equipment, and interior finishes for schools in accordance with District and industry standards.Reviews and evaluates construction documents and visits project sites to confirm that space plans, design concepts and selected furniture and equipment are safe, functional, and aesthetically appropriate. Ensures that selected furniture and equipment meet all public health, safety, and welfare requirements including fire and life safety code, accessibility, environmental, and sustainability guidelines.Assists the Interior Designer in planning meetings and site visits to evaluate and review project needs and status.Assists the Interior Designer in developing and implementing project schedules and the installation of furniture and equipment orders.Assists in communication with manufacturers and vendors regarding the production of custom products and design solutions.Assists in the preparation of detailed reports and records for furniture and equipment provisioning.Manages and updates lists of furniture, equipment, manufacturers, and vendors used by the district.Consults with manufacturers and vendors on product, specifications, finishes, and pricingCoordinates product specifications and purchase orders with District procurement officeCreates interior drawings and visual aids for review and approval.May assist sites in replacement of furniture and equipment.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Experience : Minimum six (6) years full-time paid professional experience conceptualizing, planning, selecting, and coordinating interior layouts, interior building finishes, furniture, and equipment with the required degreeEducation : Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree preferably in interior design, interior architecture or architecture or any related field.ORCompletion of 40 semester units or equivalent from a recognized college or university in interior design, architecture of any related field, with an additional 2 years of experience.Knowledge / Skills : Principles of interior designFurniture and equipment specification (educational facilities preferable)Principles, practices and techniques for space planningStrong understanding of color theory principles and its application in Interior DesignTimeline and budget preparationBasic concepts and application of scheduling, procurement, and business data processingMicrosoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, BluebeamBuilding codes, ADA, fire and life code as they relate to furniture and equipment Principles, practices, and techniques of project managementProfessional Interior Design studio practicesPlan and design interior spaces and specify furnitureRead and interpret architectural plans, drawings, and specificationsOperate major computer-aided software systems such as AutoCAD and RevitCommunicate effectively, both orally and in writingCreate and deliver professional presentations for clients and stakeholders, effectively showcasing design concepts and project detailsWork effectively with F IG staff, facilities personnel, school administrators and staffOperate a computer and associated peripheral devices#J-18808-Ljbffr