Junior Interior Designer

Terrestris Global Solutions • Long Beach, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Interior Designer is a member of the Major Projects Activation and Interior Design Team at the Engineering Service, Planning Section. Under the responsibility of the VA Interior Designer, the Junior Interior Designer develops deadlines, overall objectives, resources available, and tasks necessary to complete the work. The Junior Interior Designer shall be responsible for independent planning and carrying out the assigned tasks to meet the objectives of the Planning Section, including overseeing and assisting with major project activations, moves, space planning, budgeting, preparing packages for furniture, finishes and equipment purchases, management of delivery, and installation. The completed work shall be reviewed by the Interior Designer to determine its effectiveness in meeting all requirements.

Requirements

• Authorization to permanently work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Associate’s Degree OR 1-3 years of relevant experience. New graduates are acceptable if supported by internships or practical experience in medical or institutional environments.
• Familiarity with the Patient-Centered Care culture in healthcare.
• Ability to review and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Skilled in free-form drawing and drawing to scale when on a job site, measuring for a project.
• Expertise with recommendations for the selection, specification, procurement, and placement of furnishings.
• AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Must be able to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with a variety of contractors, management officials, vendors, Contracting Officers, and Long Beach staff.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as National Council for Interior Design Qualification, Project Management Certification, Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification, and/or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project & Revit.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing interior design solutions for healthcare and administrative spaces.
• Prepare detailed AutoCAD drawings, plans, sketches, and design presentation materials.
• Analyze architectural drawings and develop Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) layouts aligned with building codes.
• Interpret and review plans for compliance with VA standards and specifications.
• Produce procurement packages including SOWs, specifications, cost estimates, and documentation.
• Coordinate procurement activities, vendor communication, and delivery and installation schedules.
• Maintain design resource library, documentation, and project records for construction projects.
• Manage activation activities, including furnishings, equipment, and supply coordination.
• Oversee installation processes, direct crews, and resolve punch list items.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and support project scheduling and transition planning.
• Document meetings, track changes, and support operational planning improvements.

Benefits

• We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs.
• Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards.
• Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs.
• Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees