Interior Designer

ENGICON CM; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

ENGICON CM is seeking an experienced interior designer to plan and specify furnishings for school facilities, ensuring safety, accessibility, and code compliance. You will collaborate with district teams, develop layouts, and manage procurement processes.

Responsibilities include coordinating staff, reviewing documents, preparing cost estimates, and delivering detailed design concepts with Autodesk tools and standard office software. Strong communication and presentation skills required.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of full-time professional experience in interior layouts, finishes, furniture, and equipment.
• Experience in public agencies or school construction/modernization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Confer with clients to evaluate furniture, fixtures, and equipment needs within budget and schedule.
• Develop space plans and interior layouts for schools per standards.
• Provide detailed cost estimates for furniture and equipment.
• Review construction documents and site visits to ensure safety and compliance.
• Advise on procurement and coordination of furniture and equipment.
• Supervise projects with staff to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Create procurement contracts and specifications for furniture/equipment.
• Consult with manufacturers for custom products and best-value options.
• Prepare reports and maintain lists of vendors and products.
• Produce interior drawings and visual aids for reviews.

Skills

Interior design

Space planning

Furniture specification

Project management

Presentation skills

Communication

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor in interior design/architecture

40 semester units in interior design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint)

Adobe drawings

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Position Description

• Confer with clients to evaluate their furniture, fixtures, and equipment needs and develop efficient solutions within budget, schedule, and standards.
• Develop space plans and interior architectural layouts; and select furnishings, equipment, and interior finishes for schools in accordance with District and industry standards.
• Participate in the development of District design specifications, including interior finish and electrical requirements; and provides detailed furniture and equipment cost estimates to design teams.
• Review and evaluate construction documents and visits project sites to confirm that space plans, design concepts, and selected furniture and equipment are safe, functional, and aesthetically
  appropriate and meet all public health, safety, and welfare requirements including fire and life safety code, accessibility, environmental, and sustainability guidelines.
• Plan and conduct meetings and site visits to evaluate and review project needs and status.
• Advise school personnel and Facilities staff regarding the selection and procurement of furniture, equipment, and interior layouts and finishes.
• Supervise assigned projects by coordinating and working with assigned staff tasked with logistics and procurement of furniture and equipment to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Develop, schedule, coordinate, review, and receive furniture and equipment orders.
• Provide furniture and equipment specifications and scope to create procurement contracts.
• Consult with manufacturers and vendors regarding the production of custom products and provides ideas, improvements, and designs for products required by the District and to solicit best value products.
• Prepare detailed reports and records for furniture and equipment provisioning.
• Manage and update lists of furniture, equipment, manufacturers, and vendors used by the District.
• Create interior drawings and visual aids for review and approval.
• Make recommendations regarding procedures, guidelines, and product standards for furniture and equipment.
• Assist sites in replacement of furniture and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Minimum eight (8) years’ full-time paid professional experience conceptualizing, planning, selecting, and coordinating interior layouts, interior building finishes, furniture, and equipment
• Experience working in a public agency or school construction or modernization is preferred

Required Education

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree preferably in interior design, architecture, or related field
• Completion of 40 semester units or equivalent related to interior design from a recognized college or university and additional two (2) years’ experience to compensate for education.

Knowledge / Skills

• Principles of interior design
• Furniture and equipment specification (educational facilities preferable)
• Principles, practices and techniques for space planning
• Strong understanding of color theory principles and its application in Interior Design
• Timeline and budget preparation
• Basic concepts and application of scheduling, procurement, and business data processing
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Bluebeam
• Building codes, ADA, fire and life code as they relate to furniture and equipment Principles, practices, and techniques of project management
• Professional Interior Design studio practices
• Plan and design interior spaces and specify furniture
• Read and interpret architectural plans, drawings, and specifications
• Operate major computer-aided software system such as AutoCAD and Revit
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Create and deliver professional presentations for clients and stakeholders effectively showcasing design concepts and project details
• Work effectively with F+IG staff, facilities personnel, school administrators and staff
• Operate a computer and associated peripheral devices
• Commute to jobsites and facilities, as needed