Campus Interior Designer - Facilities Services - UTK

Responsible for the development, production, management, oversight, and coordination of interior design projects and efforts to include scopes, budgets, contracts, design, bidding, construction administration and compliance with codes and standards. Responsible for the preparation, creation, and maintenance of Campus Standards for Interiors Leads the coordination and review of interior design projects and efforts to ensure adherence to furniture, interior finish, code compliance, and environmental graphic design standards are met Manages interior projects from concept to completion ensuring design intent, budget, and quality standards are met Reviews, coordinates, provides recommendations, and presents to campus customers external contracted consultant documents for building finishes and furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) on capital projects Collaborates with Facilities Services (FS) units along with campus customers and serves as the UTK point of contact and liaison with external contracting firms for interior design services Works closely with FS Space Management to test-fit solutions, quantify space needs, and optimize existing spaces Partners with the UTK Office of Communications and Marketing to prepare, create, and maintain campus standards for signage, wayfinding, and graphics and assists campus customers with enhancing spaces in adherence with University branding guidelines Coordinates, monitors, and provides input for interior project schedules, budgets, and costs. As the University of Tennessee Knoxville’s largest non-academic department, team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair, custodial needs, landscaping and lawncare, utility work, in-house and capital construction projects, facilities planning and design, environmental initiatives, pest control, campus event services, and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute. The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.