Interior Design Planner

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Job Title: Interior Design Planner

Department: Health System Shared Services | Space Planning

The Interior Design Planner position includes interior space planning & programming, suggesting, documenting space modifications, and participating on construction project teams, understanding logistics and directing relocations and move operations. Effective procurement strategies are created and implemented by the planners. They create and apply standards for furniture and interior space. Solutions are produced in response to customers’ furniture, move, and renovation requests.

The Interior Design Planner coordinates furniture estimates and obtains the needed vendor input. The Planner must be proficient in communication and leadership skills, customer service, coordination of multiple projects, computer‑aided design (CAD) technology, and regulatory compliance.

The Interior Design Planner participates in all aspects of OSUWMC interior facility planning, including design implementation, site visits, move coordination, and installation. Activities involve programming, budgeting, conceptual design and furniture layouts, procurement, project management, vendor management, move activities, furniture repair and warranty. The planner’s involvement varies on each project, working within larger teams of Senior Planners, Construction Managers, and others.

The Planner is responsible for the development of project scopes related to interior space, integrating interior furniture. Planners collaborate with vendors, project managers and contracted moving companies. They monitor project budgets and timelines for their portions of the work. They review design documents and specifications, regulatory requirements, procurement timelines and critical‑path project schedules. They provide relocation coordination and understand the full scope of disposal and move request items.

Planners help to identify and prioritize alternates and coordinate timely documentation of all related activities. This position manages the Minor Moves Program, the In‑Stock Furniture Program and warehouse inventory.

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Space Planning, Interior Design, Architecture, Construction Design, or a similar field.
• 2 years of relevant experience required; 2‑4 years preferred.

• Retirement plan options with generous employer contributions.
• Affordable health insurance, including dental, vision and prescription coverage that begin on day one.
• Paid vacation and sick leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, and paid parental leave.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• And much more.

Ackerman Rd, 660 (0242)

Regular

40 hours per week

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. The Ohio State will provide an inclusive environment that respects and supports all individuals.