Senior Interior Designer

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

The Senior Interior Designer will provide design support to the KSU campus community and the Planning, Design & Construction (PDC) office. This role will oversee a range of university interior design projects and meet stewardship responsibilities for design excellence, campus standards, appropriateness, safety, and durability. The position involves effective client relations management and collaboration with PDC Construction Project Managers, external design professionals, and KSU stakeholders on interior finish and furniture selection for a variety of project types including classrooms, research laboratories, libraries, offices spaces, recreations, athletics, etc.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides interior design concepts (test fits, furniture, finishes, etc.) for small to mid-sized projects. Manages concurrent interior design projects including furniture and materials selection, layouts, installation, moves and relocations
2. Manages selection, procurement, scheduling, and installation of FF&E on small capital projects
3. Requests and solicits proposals for furniture and minor construction including the submission of requisition, processing invoices and submitting applications for payment
4. Schedules meeting with vendors and manufacturers as needed. Works closely with vendors to determine the best solution to meet the needs of the University and project stakeholders within the designated budget
5. Collaborates with Construction Project Managers to provide interior design solutions for all PDC projects
6. Manages the materials library including meeting with vendors to update and maintain product information. Tracks performance of furniture and finishes for inclusion on future projects-also cost, service, etc. Assists with documenting interior design standards and best practices.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Design, Architecture, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education
Other Required Qualifications
NCIDQ professional accreditation or ability to obtain within two (2) years of hire
Current, valid, and unrestricted drivers' license
Required Experience
Five (5) years of interior design related experience
Experience in managing projects from concept to completion

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and other 3D modeling (AutoCAD, Revit) and rendering tools
Proven experience with production of interior plans, furniture layouts, and details
Strong understanding of visual communication, typography, color theory and design principles
Direct experience collaborating with architectural firms on higher education building projects
Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
 

The budgeted salary range is $73,160 to $85,000.  Offers are based on relevant experience. 

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

ABILITIES
Ability to read and draw architectural plans and details. 
Ability to think conceptually
Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team 
Able to handle multiple tasks and projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines and budgets
Must maintain high quality control
Willingness to learn new software technology and processes
Ability to develop/maintain/analyze programmatic space/utilization data
Be able to select appropriate materials and finishes that align with the project's aesthetic, durability, and maintenance requirements
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of ADA accessibility design and building code requirements 
Understands statewide contracts for FF&E. 
Knowledge of furniture sourcing, and vendor resources
Basic knowledge of ADA and sustainability
SKILLS
Possess effective client relations management skills, ability to work with diverse teams of stakeholders and design professionals
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, organization, communication (verbal, written, and graphic), time management, project management and presentation skills to effectively convey design concepts and ideas
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise sound judgement and make good decisions
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint), and Adobe Creative Suite programs
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and results oriented.
Strong customer service skills and phone an e-mail etiquette

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 202, [email protected].

This is not a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• DMV
• Drug Screen

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

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