Part Time Temporary Interior Designer - R104153

Department:

Location: Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Part time

Worker Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID: R104153

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in interior design or in a related field with 3-4 years of commercial interior design planning and project management experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience, preferably in a university or government setting. Knowledge of IBC, NFPA, ADA, and Cal117 codes. Driver's license and personal transportation use between all three campuses (UPDC guidelines for reimbursement will apply).

Position Description:

Job Title:  Temporary/Casual Worker Interior Designer

Reports To:  Misty Burkhead/Carrie Whitmore

Department:  University Planning, Design and Construction

The University of Louisville and the Department of Planning, Design & Construction are inviting applicants to apply for a Temporary/Casual Worker Interior Designer position. This position works directly with clients to plan the programming, coordination, design and space planning of furnishings and equipment for new and renovated interior spaces on all university campuses, as well as collaborates with UPDC project managers and consultants on various types of projects.  This position is also responsible for design and procurement of interior signage, environmental graphics, and wayfinding signage.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide interior space planning, layout and design by consulting with faculty and staff involved with the construction project, oftentimes multiple projects simultaneously and at various stages in the design and construction process.
• Recommends and specifies furniture and finishes (carpet, paint, and fabric).
• Prepares furniture layout drawings or deliverable documents for client presentations and to furniture vendors.
• Provides finish and fabric selections for client approval
• Prepares project budgets
• Responsible for ordering, receiving, and coordinating installation of furniture and finishes
• Project manages finish improvement renovations with the University's physical plant department or approved contractors/vendors.
• Design and procurement of interior signage, including regulatory signage, room signs, and wayfinding.
• Responsible for entering FF&E orders (requisitions) into the University's purchasing system, approve and process payments, and reconciling orders as needed
• Maintain department credit card and reconciliations for expenditures
• Consult with third party designers for capital projects to ensure specified materials meet University Standards.
• Select and procure furniture for capital projects.
• Maintain historic records including floor plans, cad archives, specifications, materials and equipment selections from past projects
• Assist in warranty replacements and repairs

• Kentucky Certified Interior design license
• NCIDQ Certification
• Familiarity with Smartsheet
• Familiarity with Peoplesoft
• Familiarity with government pricing and purchasing contracts
• 3-4 years of commercial interior design planning and project management experience, preferably in a university or government setting

• Proficient Autocad
• Familiarity with a wide variety of commercial grade fabrics, finishes and furniture products
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Software Suite

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [email protected] or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.