Interior Designer at Pacifica Services Los Angeles, CA

Job Duties: • Confer with clients to evaluate their furniture, fixtures, and equipment needs and develop efficient solutions within budget, schedule, and standards. • Develop space plans and interior architectural layouts; and select furnishings, equipment, and interior finishes for schools in accordance with District and industry standards. • Participate in the development of District design specifications, including interior finish and electrical requirements; and provides detailed furniture and equipment cost estimates to design teams. Required Experience: • Minimum eight (8) years’ full-time paid professional experience conceptualizing, planning, selecting, and coordinating interior layouts, interior building finishes, furniture, and equipment • Experience working in a public agency or school construction or modernization is preferred Required Education: • Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree preferably in interior design, architecture, or related field Knowledge/Skills: • Principles of interior design • Furniture and equipment specification (educational facilities preferable) • Principles, practices and techniques for space planning • Strong understanding of color theory principles and its application in Interior Design • Timeline and budget preparation • Basic concepts and application of scheduling, procurement, and business data processing • Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Bluebeam • Building codes, ADA, fire and life code as they relate to furniture and equipment Principles, practices, and techniques of project management • Professional Interior Design studio practices • Plan and design interior spaces and specify furniture • Read and interpret architectural plans, drawings, and specifications • Operate major computer-aided software system such as AutoCAD and Revit • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing • Create and deliver professional presentations for clients and stakeholders effectively showcasing design concepts and project details • Work effectively with F+IG staff, facilities personnel, school administrators and staff • Operate a computer and associated peripheral devices • Commute to jobsites and facilities, as needed