Interiors Specialist

Interiors Specialist

Job : 294043
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Facilities Planning, Design, & Construction

Job Summary

Lead interior projects from design concepts, programming, budgeting, presentations, interior finishes, appropriate flooring application, and color scheme. Develop, manage and record technical aspects of University interior design projects. Work closely with campus Interior Designer, Project Managers and project teams on conceptual designs, presentations, design development and production within the scope of the goals of departments and University.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design concepts, bidding documents, drawings, and/or coordination of interior spaces in support of projects
• Provide technical assistance within design, development, alteration and/or repair of furniture, fixtures and/or equipment in buildings
• Assist with coordination of agency carpet contracts (i.e., carpet tiles, broadloom, LVT, VCT, wall and floor ceramic tile, rubber tiles, cove base) throughout campus, including auxiliaries space
• Compile cost estimates including flooring, furniture, fixtures and equipment.
• Maintain project and drawing records to ensure contracts and specifications are within regulations as established by the University and state and federal agencies
• Prepare renderings and concept drawings using the appropriate software where required
• Conduct space planning in AutoCAD with knowledge of ADA compliance and life safety
• Coordinate and facilitate move-in meetings for projects and interior renovations
• Plan furniture layouts for all spaces (i.e., offices, conference rooms, classrooms, computer labs, cubicles, lobbies, auditoriums)
• Manage the selection of appropriate furniture to optimize space usage while upholding campus standards. Coordinate installation schedules and oversee product inspections
• Manage selection of appropriate flooring application for use of space, schedules installations and inspection of installations

• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or related field from ASID accredited institution

• Zero (0) to two (2) years of experience in interior design, space planning, or related fields, with demonstrated project management and design execution skills

• Two (2) to five (5) years or more of experience in interior design
• NCIDQ certification or intent to obtain NCIDQ certification within two (2) to five (5) years of employment

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to analyze while multi-tasking
• Ability to assess projects and communicate with multiple stakeholders on solutions
• Ability to manage projects to fit budget, deadline and timeline decisions
• Ability to read and…