Interior Designer in Indianapolis, Indiana

Interior Designer

Capital Planning and Facilities (CPF) works to ensure that Indiana University (IU) campuses are beautiful, functional, and sustainable, supporting excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement across the entire university. A unit within CPF, Facility Operations, maintains our physical campus to support research, teaching, and learning at Indiana University Bloomington. As a unit of Capital Planning and Facilities, Facility Operations provides wide-ranging services all with the goal of creating a beautiful, well-functioning campus.

The Interior Designer leads the planning, design, and execution of interior environments across a range of project types and scales. The person in this position develops design solutions that integrate space planning, furnishings, finishes, and building systems while aligning with budget, schedule, regulatory requirements, and university standards. The Interior Designer also works collaboratively with Engineering, Trades, vendors, and campus partners to ensure successful project delivery, while exercising independent judgment and problem-solving throughout the project lifecycle.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Leads the design and delivery of basic and complex interior projects, from initial concept through completion, including space planning, finish selection, furniture integration, and detailed specifications
• Analyzes project requirements, constraints, and opportunities independently to develop design solutions that balance functionality, aesthetics, cost, and long-term performance
• Prepares and presents design concepts, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and budget recommendations to project stakeholders
• Coordinates and manages project implementation, working closely with Engineering, Trades, contractors, vendors, and other campus partners to ensure quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met
• Monitors project progress, resolves field conditions and installation issues, and adjusts design solutions as needed to maintain project goals
• Serves as a primary point of coordination for interior scope, facilitating communication and problem-solving across disciplines and stakeholder groups
• Provides guidance and support to junior staff, interns, or team members, and contributes to a collaborative and knowledge-sharing team environment
• Participates in the development and refinement of internal standards, workflows, and processes to improve project delivery and operational efficiency
• Builds and maintains relationships with vendors, manufacturers, and industry partners to support informed design decisions and awareness of emerging trends
• Contributes to broader team and departmental initiatives, providing input that supports consistency, quality, and continuous improvement across projects

General Responsibilities

• Plans and designs basic and complex interior spaces including design conception, plan drawing, establishing specifications, analyzing available space, determining office equipment and layout, and assessing traffic flow
• Performs all of the above within budget limits, adhering to pertinent regulations and building codes
• Develops and presents proposals, plans and specifications, cost estimates, and budget recommendations
• Oversees project implementation, including engaging Engineering, Trades, and Facility Operations staff and/or independent contractors as needed, and orders necessary equipment and supplies
• Reviews and monitors projects in progress to ensure budget control, timely completion, and the compliance of contractors with established standards; assists contractors and craftspeople in resolving problems during installation; and develops and proposes solutions and prepares revised design alterations of modifications as appropriate
• Maintains contracts with vendors, manufacturing representatives, contractors, and craftspeople to evaluate projects and ensure awareness of trends in the design field
• Maintains design library and resources files
• May provide guidance to interior design assistants and lower-level interior designers
• May make procedural and process recommendations to supervisor for improved operational efficiency

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