Interior Design Manager

Position Title:

Interior Design Manager

Regular

SA90724

full-time 40 hours weekly

Exempt

$95,000-$115,000

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors.

The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

The Interior Design Manager provides interior design expertise, project management experience, consultation services, and space planning support for university planning, design, renovation, and construction projects. Working collaboratively with the internal Campus Planning and Design (CPD) capital project management and campus planning teams, consultants, contractors, and university clients, this position supports the successful delivery of projects through interior design management, furniture planning, and development and stewardship of university interior design standards.
The position provides in-house interior design services for smaller projects and renovations and supports CPD Project Managers and external project teams on larger capital projects. Responsibilities include interior design consultation; space planning and test fits; furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) planning, packages, and implementation; interiors project budgeting and scheduling; consultant coordination and communication; and user engagement throughout planning, design, specifications, procurement, construction, and occupancy phases.

• Provide interior design consultation and in-house design services for university planning, renovation, tenant improvement, and space renewal and enhancement projects.
• Support project managers with the interior design and furniture related [FF&E] aspects of, and procurement for, larger capital projects.
• Develop functional, aesthetically appropriate, and user-centered design solutions that support university clients’ goals and operational needs.
• Review project documents, drawings, specifications, and finish selections for consistency with university standards and project requirements.

• Plan, specify, budget, present, and implement FF&E packages, including furnishings and interior design elements, for assigned university projects.
• Support capital project managers and procurement staff with FF&E budgets, drawings, schedules, purchasing requirements, and installation coordination.
• Monitor FF&E implementation to support project schedules, budgets, and quality objectives.

• Provide space planning services, utilization studies, and conceptual test fits to evaluate program requirements and support campus planning initiatives.
• Prepare layouts, furniture plans, finish palettes, and presentation materials for internal and user review and decision making.
• Recommend interior environments that support design and quality standards, functionality, durability, accessibility, maintainability, sustainability, and long-term campus objectives.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and steward university interior design and furniture standards to ensure consistency in finishes, materials, furnishings, and user experience across campus projects.

• Assist in the selection and management of external consultants providing interior design and planning services for capital projects.
• Support the development of project budgets, schedules, scopes, and implementation plans as they pertain to interiors and FF&E.
• Serve as liaison among project participants (users, PMs, consultants, vendors, manufacturers, contractors) and maintain project…