Interior Design Manager

Loyola Marymount University; Westchester (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 117,500; Full time

Job summary

Loyola Marymount University is seeking a qualified interior designer to provide design and documentation of interior spaces, ensuring compliance with space standards and codes. Responsibilities include producing drawings, planning presentations for clients, and overseeing the Junior Designer position.

The ideal candidate is a Certified Interior Designer or holds a Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, with at least four years of relevant experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD and strong communication skills are essential.

The salary range is between $87,000.00 and $117,500.00, commensurate with education and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of interior design experience in progressively responsible positions.
• Basic working knowledge of AutoCAD drafting program required.
• Exemplary communication skills with experience in preparing comprehensive reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and documentation of interior spaces, including floor plans and finishes.
• Plan and prepare presentations for clients.
• Oversee the Junior Designer position.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Space planning and design

Microsoft Windows competency

Communication skills

Knowledge of building codes

Project management

Education

Certified Interior Designer

Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CAP program

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Provide design and documentation of interior spaces including drawings of floor plans, pattern plans, selection of finishes, elevations, details and room finishes.
2. Facilitate LMU space standards and code compliance. Make space allocation recommendations based on standards.
3. Plan and prepare presentations for clients.
4. Proficient in AutoCAD: Assist with drafting CAD plans; project related or as-built documentation. Apply to CAFM tasks.
5. Interface with Project Managers on Capital related projects.
6. Produce drawings in conformance with project time, cost and quality constraints.
7. Solicit estimates from outside vendors and present to requestor for review and approval.
8. Obtain funding approvals for all requests prior to project implementation.
9. Process furniture requisitions with Procurement Department.
10. Track all requests and provide weekly or bi‑weekly status updates to requestor.
11. Coordinate delivery with vendor and in‑house relocation services.
12. Work in a team setting with other members of Planning & Design, Construction or specific Capital project teams.
13. Oversee the Junior Designer position.
14. Provide weekly updates to Senior Director of Planning & Design.
15. Assist with archiving project plans.
16. Maintain a design library for materials, finishes, furniture, and floor plans.
17. Investigate and keep up with new products, furniture, etc. that pertains to LMU project types.
18. Maintain a level of project confidentiality: information to be shared only on a need‑to‑know basis only.
19. Represent LMU community and professional organizations or associations, serve on committees as required.
20. Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Typically a Certified Interior Designer or a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or equivalent experience. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes. Minimum four years interior design experience in progressively responsible positions. Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of: basic understanding of current state and city building codes as it applies to systems furniture as well as furniture layouts. Familiarization and working knowledge of selected programs/operating systems (i.e. Microsoft Windows) is required. Basic working knowledge of AutoCAD drafting program knowledge is required. Basic working knowledge of CAP program; system furniture parts/pieces specification program. Accurate reading and understanding of system furniture manuals/brochures. May develop analytical studies in support of space or physical facility changes. Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral) evidenced by background in preparing comprehensive reports and executive summaries incorporating complex, highly technical information. Demonstrated computer competency and preferably knowledgeable in Excel, AutoCAD program, and CAP program.

Salary

Staff Regular Salary range $87,000.00 – $117,500.00. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

EEO Statement

Loyola Marymount University is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military or veteran status, and other protected characteristics in compliance with federal, state and local law.