Interior Designer Senior

Student Life Capital Projects (SLCP) manages capital projects for University Housing, University Unions, Recreational Sports and Michigan Dining, and includes all aspects of the development and implementation of the full range of design and construction projects ($50,000 - $200,000,000) as well as coordinating with campus constituents throughout all phases of large capital projects. This person will be responsible for performing interior design for Student Life units, including University Housing, University Unions, Recreational Sports and Michigan Dining, on large projects and building complexes ranging from $10,000 - $5,000,000. Interior Design - 40% • Plan, coordinate and carry out comprehensive and long-range programs for improvement of the interior environment of major areas, including responsibility for new construction and renovation activities of large building complexes, to include multi-year and/or multi-building programs • Establishes standards for building complexes which include furniture, graphics, signing, flooring and paints • Recommends priorities to various building project directors and committees regarding facilities, appearance and design • Interview clients to determine interior design preferences, needs and budget guidelines • Prepare furniture plans, floor plans and design drawings for architect and Facility Planning Committee approval • Prepare design specifications, CAD drawings and budget • Prepares building color schedules, final furnishing layouts, materials presentation, models, working drawings, and renderings as necessary • Prepare visual presentations to demonstrate ideas and alternatives to clients and present to Department and Divisional Leadership • Responsible for specification of items which meet fire, health and ADA codes Required Qualifications* • Bachelor's degree from a CIDA accredited in interior design program • 3-5 years professional design experience, preferably in an educational/institutional setting • Proficient in AutoCAD and CAP and/or CET Software, Adobe Photoshop, Google Sketch Up and Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint • Knowledge of the methods and materials in institutional interior design is necessary, including furniture procurement and project management • Knowledge of commercial building codes and ADA requirements • Ability to read, write, interpret instructions and speak English • Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills; strong presentation and public-speaking skills • Strong organizational and logistical skills coupled with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a diverse team • Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship Underfill Notice: This position will be filled at the Interior Designer Senior salary range of $60,850 - $73,050 as the primary goal.