Interior Designer - Planning, Facilities & Services

Interior Designer – Planning, Facilities & Services Job Summary

The Interior Designer, Capital Planning, has primary responsibility for project planning at all levels as it relates to interior design. This includes developing the scope for interior projects with campus clients/users. It also includes selection of interior materials and furniture; development, review, and processing of quotes for small project purchases; coordination of installations; and collaborating with F&S Engineering Services on small projects.

The position will be responsible for assisting in the evaluation and establishment of campus standards for project definition, planning, and design.

• Provide analysis and support to campus committees such as Illinois Space Advisory Committee, select capital project art‑in‑architecture committees, and Architectural Review Committee.
• On a university-wide basis, work with individual colleges and departments to monitor and manage campus space requests and assignments.
• Consult with colleges and departments to provide project planning in developing the needs for new projects or renovations.
• Develop transitional space plans for small construction and capital improvement projects that comply with university facility standards, applicable building codes, and accessibility requirements.
• Work with individual colleges and departments in developing programming requirements for transitional and lease spaces and assist Real Estate Services in vetting potential lease options.
• Provide relocation assistance including coordination of any renovations and repairs, finish selections, and furnishings needed.
• Coordinate lease space maintenance and repairs.
• Assist in the needs and coordination of general assignment classroom renovations, maintenance, and repairs with the capital maintenance planning.
• Maintain inventory for lease space and classroom furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• Monitor campus storage space needs and advise on relocation, storage, and recycling of campus furniture and fixtures.
• Assist F&S Engineering Design Services, Design Review, and Construction Services with document review for items related to interior design including coordination of furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• Provide design assistance and interpretation to the campus partners to help them understand design drawings.
• Act as a consultant to Capital Projects project managers for interior design issues throughout the duration of the project by reviewing overall design and furniture selections.
• Prepare cost estimates and project budgets from all pertinent parties as requested.
• Assist in the preparation of the scope of professional services required for each project.
• Attend planning meetings as the campus representative on assigned projects through the Design Development stage.
• Develop periodic status reports for assigned projects to be used for reporting to Capital Projects, campus partners, colleges, departments, and units.
• Provide support for written, graphic, and computer presentation materials for various members of the Planning staff.
• Participate in the selection of professional services consultants.
• Support the Mission, Vision, Values and Guiding Principles of Facilities & Services. Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Project Planning.

• 1. Bachelor’s degree in interior design or related field from an accredited program.
• 2. Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in commercial or high‑end residential interior design, facility planning and management.
• 3. NCIDQ Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• 4. Registration as an interior designer in the State of Illinois or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

• 1. Master’s degree in interior design or related field from an accredited program.
• 2. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accreditation.

• 1. Proven track record selecting and specifying furniture and accessories.
• 2. Knowledge of Computer Aided Drafting and facilities management systems.
• 3. Ability to communicate well, delegate and coordinate the work of support…