The Campus Interior Designer plays a vital role in the planning, design, and coordination of functional and visually appealing interior spaces across the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK). This role requires an experienced and creative professional with an understanding of interior design principles and practices, architecture, signage, wayfinding, and graphics. 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. Serves as an interior design liaison or point of contact for University campus customers, internal staff, architects, consultants, and/or vendors by representing FS in a positive and professional manner.
Required Qualifications
- Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree from a CIDA accredited interior design program
- Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of experience in interior design
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Knowledge of interiors materials, manufacturers, vendors, codes, regulations, and procurement processes
- Problem solving skills to identify end-user requirements, provide solutions, and deliver projects to meet parameters
- Ability to produce design drawings utilizing appropriate software
- Ability to manage multiple projects and/or efforts
- Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, organizational, and presentation skills with a customer-focused mindset
- Proficiency in design software including BIM, CAD, PDF editing, and Adobe Creative Suite
Preferred Qualifications
- Education:
- Experience:
- NCIDQ Certified
- 5 years experience in interior design.
- 2 years experience in project management.
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Industry gained knowledge and experience in interiors including extensive experience with furniture and finish material selection, standards, vendors, procurement, installations, and manufacturers.
- Knowledge of project management best practices and experience.
Work Location
Compensation and Benefits
- UT market range: MR13
- Anticipated hiring range: $75,000 – $85,000
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About The College/Department/Division
UT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. 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 Facilities Services staff provides around-the-clock coverage to ensure students, staff, faculty, and fans have a consistent and positive experience every time they step foot on Rocky Top.
