Interior Designer

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico's (UNM) Facilities Design and Construction (FDC) department seeks an Interior Designer to join a vibrant, committed team of professionals who support the built environment at UNM's campuses across the state. UNM FDC provides a seamless delivery of professional support services to internal clients using best practices in capital project planning, development, and construction.

• Manage design elements of interior and exterior spaces across the University. Work independently or in conjunction with professional architectural service consultants and/or furniture distribution vendors to provide coherent, branded University environments for a broad range of institutional needs. Facilitate, coordinate, and/or lead the execution of multiple, major and minor capital projects to ensure each is completed within the prescribed scope, schedule, and budget.
• Independently manage space planning and design efforts throughout the project development process and serve as primary liaison and collaborator between client groups, consultants, and various institutional service units. Provide support and guidance to leadership and project management team on areas of expertise.
• Oversee project design, bids, orders, and installation for clients to ensure design/function is achieved and consistent with overall Institutional design guidelines. Review, negotiate, and process change requests and change orders.
• Participate in interior and exterior designed space of new facilities, additions, and renovations as assigned; concurrently managing multiple simple to complex projects from assignment through project close‑out.
• Review projects for affordability, consistency, and completeness of design, according to project objectives; inspect furnishings and finishes to ensure conformance to plans and specifications.
• Manage or oversee project support activities including development and maintenance of job files and tracking of project schedule and budget; directly responsible for scope, budget, and schedule development of assigned projects.
• Oversee and coordinate activities of consultants, contractors, vendor personnel, and suppliers: monitor contracts for compliance and control costs. Perform quality control inspections to ensure adherence to contract specifications and industry standards.
• Research, compose, and format content of all Interior Environments Standards to ensure a unified approach to quality, functionality, and longevity. Maintain broad knowledge of current and emerging products, materials, and design.
• Oversee or manage the planning and installation of furniture, fixture, equipment, and art; may be responsible or may share responsibility for occupant move‑in to new or renovated facilities.
• Manage and supervise personnel—including hiring and performance management; providing guidance and training to staff.
• Assist in the annual budget planning process. Monitor all departmental project‑related purchases and perform monthly purchase reconciliation; receive and review pay requests from consultants, contractors, and vendors, and approve for payment.
• Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.

• Four (4) weeks of paid vacation annually
• Paid holidays and paid sick leave
• Health (medical, dental, and vision) benefits for employees and their family
• Retirement benefits through NM Education Retirement Bureau
• Tuition remission benefits for staff, additional education benefits to spouses/domestic partners, and dependent children of eligible employees and retirees
• Life Insurance benefits
• Long‑Term Care benefits, and more

Currently, FDC is working a hybrid schedule, three days in‑office, two days remote; this may fluctuate in the future. FDC is committed to training, education, and support in areas where prior experience can be enhanced. We value a healthy work‑life balance for our staff!

• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job.
• Successful candidate must submit to post‑offer, pre‑employment physical examination and medical history check.

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of…