Campus Interior Designer - Facilities Services - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Interior Designer plays a vital role in the planning, design, and coordination of functional and visually appealing interior spaces across the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK). This role requires an experienced and creative professional with an understanding of interior design principles and practices, architecture, signage, wayfinding, and graphics. Responsible for the development, production, management, oversight, and coordination of interior design projects and efforts to include scopes, budgets, contracts, design, bidding, construction administration and compliance with codes and standards. Serves as an interior design liaison or point of contact for University campus customers, internal staff, architects, consultants, and/or vendors by representing FS in a positive and professional manner.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from a CIDA accredited interior design program
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in interior design
Knowledge of interiors materials, manufacturers, vendors, codes, regulations, and procurement processes
Problem solving skills to identify end-user requirements, provide solutions, and deliver projects to meet parameters
Ability to produce design drawings utilizing appropriate software
Ability to manage multiple projects and/or efforts
Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, organizational, and presentation skills with a customer-focused mindset
Proficiency in design software including BIM, CAD, PDF editing, and Adobe Creative Suite

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree
NCIDQ Certified
5 years experience in interior design
2 years experience in project management
Industry gained knowledge and experience in interiors including extensive experience with furniture and finish material selection, standards, vendors, procurement, installations, and manufacturers
Knowledge of project management best practices and experience

Responsibilities

Preparation, creation, and maintenance of Campus Standards for Interiors
Coordination and review of interior design projects and efforts to ensure adherence to furniture, interior finish, code compliance, and environmental graphic design standards are met
Management of interior projects from concept to completion ensuring design intent, budget, and quality standards are met
Review, coordination, recommendations, and presentation to campus customers external contracted consultant documents for building finishes and furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) on capital projects
Collaboration with Facilities Services (FS) units along with campus customers and serving as the UTK point of contact and liaison with external contracting firms for interior design services
Working closely with FS Space Management to test-fit solutions, quantify space needs, and optimize existing spaces
Partnering with the UTK Office of Communications and Marketing to prepare, create, and maintain campus standards for signage, wayfinding, and graphics and assisting campus customers with enhancing spaces in adherence with University branding guidelines
Coordination, monitoring, and input for interior project schedules, budgets, and costs
Selection of building finishes and FF&E for In-House Construction projects
Coordination with internal and external units to receive and distribute estimates and bids of project costs such as furniture and construction costs
FF&E procurement and purchases from available contacts for user and campus customer approval in accordance with state and other applicable public bid laws
Production of interior design drawings utilizing appropriate BIM, CAD, or related design software