"Interior Designer"

This position provides interior design services including space planning, specifications, drawings and other documents for major and minor maintenance, repair and renovation projects. The position also will assist in space management utilizing CAFM software. This position will bring creative insight to client needs and Facilities Management project team.

Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

1. Provide design and documentation of interior spaces including drawings of floor plans, selection of finishes, elevations, details and room finishes.
2. Facilitate LMU space standards and code compliance. Make space allocation recommendations based on standards.
3. Assist with presentations for clients.
4. Assist with drafting CAD plans; project related or as-built documentation. Apply to CAFM tasks.
5. Assist with data gathering and input for space management CAFM program
6. Interface with Project Managers on Capital related projects.
7. Assist and produce drawings in conformance with project time, cost and quality constraints.
8. Solicit estimates from outside vendors and present to requestor for review and approval.
9. Obtain funding approvals for all requests prior to project implementation.
10. Process furniture requisitions with Procurement Department.
11. Track all requests and provide weekly or bi-weekly status updates to requestor.
12. Coordinate delivery with vendor and in-house relocation services.
13. Work in a team setting with other members of Planning & Design, Construction or specific Capital project teams.
14. Provide weekly updates to department.
15. Assist with archiving project plans.
16. Assist with maintaining a design library for materials, finishes, furniture, and floor plans.
17. Investigate and keep up with new products, furniture, etc. that pertains to LMU project types.
18. Maintain a level of project confidentiality: information to be shared only on as a need to know basis only.
19. Represent LMU community and at professional organizations or associations, serve on committees as required.
20. Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Requisite Qualifications

• Typically a Certified Interior Designer or a Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or equivalent experience.Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes.
• Minimum two years interior design experience in progressively responsible positions.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of: basic understanding of current state and city building codes as it applies to systems furniture as well as furniture layouts. Familiarization and working knowledge of selected programs/operating systems (i.e. Microsoft Windows) is required. Basic working knowledge of AutoCAD drafting program knowledge is required. Basic working knowledge of CAP program; system furniture parts/pieces specification program. Basic Knowledge or interest of CAFM program.
• Accurate reading and understanding of system furniture manuals/brochures. May develop analytical studies in support of space or physical facility changes.
• Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral) evidenced by background in preparing comprehensive reports and executive summaries incorporating complex, highly technical information.
• Demonstrated computer competency and preferably knowledgeable in Excel, AutoCAD program, and CAP program.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Staff Regular

Salary range

$71,100.00 - $88,900.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.