Interior Designer; Limited-Term

Position Summary

This incumbent provides interior design support to the UGA campus community and the Office of the University Architects for Facilities Planning ( OUA ). This role will support the Senior Project Manager Interior Designer to lead OUA's interior design activities and meet stewardship responsibilities for design excellence, campus image, appropriateness, comfort & durability. The position involves effective client relations management and will work with OUA Project Managers, external design professionals, and UGA stakeholders on interior finish and furniture selection for a variety of project types including residence halls, classrooms, research laboratories, libraries, office spaces, recreation, and varsity sports, etc.

This position has a limited appointment term. This appointment may be extended if the volume & complexity of projects continues to be high.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience.

• Knowledge of furniture sourcing, and vendor resources.
• Basic knowledge of ADA and sustainability.
• Excellent oral, written and graphic communication skills.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and results oriented.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in all Adobe Creative Suite programs.
• Willingness to learn new software technology and processes.
• Proficiency with Sketch-Up or other similar modeling and rendering programs.
• Familiarity with Blue Beam Revu software.
• Possess effective client relations management, ability to work with various teams of stakeholders and design professionals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment and make good decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high level of customer service.
• Experience or knowledge in managing construction projects.
• Ability to develop/maintain/analyze programmatic space/utilization data.

• Supports Project Manager Interior Designer on interior design activities.
• Assists Office of University Architect ( OUA ) Project Managers with furniture selection, layouts, installation, moves/relocations. Assistance may include submitting requisition to purchase furniture, verifying room dimensions, creating an inventory of existing furniture, scheduling relocation of furniture, documenting relocation of occupants, coordinating relocations with multiple parties, implementing relocations, producing layout drawings, etc.
• Provide interior design concepts for minor studies and proposed renovations.
• Completes administrative tasks related to procuring furniture, installing furniture and documenting receipt of furniture in UGAmart.
• Obtains and reviews quotes from vendors for furniture purchases. Discusses the quote with vendor as needed. Understands statewide contracts for FF&E.
• Schedules meetings with vendors and manufacturers as needed. Works closely with vendors to determine the best solution to meet the needs of the University and project stakeholders within the allotted budget.
• Manages selection, procurement, scheduling and installation of FF&E on small capital projects.
• Manage signage and way finding design and installations to meet UGA standards for all projects in OUA office.
• Manages the interiors library including catalogues and finish samples;
  Archives and maintains records of interior building finishes and furnishings.
• Assist with documenting interior design standards and best practices. (Track performance of furniture and finishes for inclusion on future projects - also cost, service, etc.)
• Oversees student interns daily;
  Delegates tasks to interns as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Stoop and bend easily.
• Maneuver in tight spaces.
• Sit at a computer for long periods of time.
• Lift heavy objects.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

• Yes.

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