Interior Designer - Education Sector

STV•Los Angeles, CA

16d•$87,509 - $116,679

About The Position

STV is seeking an Interior Designer Associate to join the Construction Manager team in Los Angeles, CA. 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 pricing Coordinates product specifications and purchase orders with District procurement office Creates interior drawings and visual aids for review and approval. May assist sites in replacement of furniture and equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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 pricing
Coordinates product specifications and purchase orders with District procurement office
Creates interior drawings and visual aids for review and approval.
May assist sites in replacement of furniture and equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
Disability insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retirement Counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (16 days)
Paid Holidays (8 days)
Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships