Interior Designer

Loyola Marymount University; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles seeks an interior designer to deliver design and documentation for major and minor renovations. The role covers space planning, finishes, elevations, and room finishes, with emphasis on code compliance and LMU space standards.

The position supports CAD drafting, CAFM data input, and collaboration with project managers; it requires strong communication and organizational skills and a background in designing functional, code-compliant spaces.

Qualifications

• Certified Interior Designer or Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or equivalent experience.
• Minimum two years interior design experience in progressively responsible positions.
• Familiar with current state/city building codes as they apply to systems furniture and layouts.
• Proficient with CAD tools and basic office software.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and documentation of interior spaces including floor plans, finishes, elevations, and room finishes.
• Facilitate LMU space standards and code compliance; make space allocation recommendations.
• Assist with presentations for clients and with CAD drafting tasks.
• Assist and input for space management CAFM program; coordinate with project managers.
• Solicit vendor estimates and obtain funding approvals prior to implementation.
• Track requests and provide weekly or bi-weekly status updates to requestors.

Skills

Exemplary communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team coordination

Time management

Education

Certified Interior Designer or Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

CAP program

CAFM program

Excel

Microsoft Windows

Job description

This position provides interior design services including space planning, specifications, drawings and other documents for major and minor maintenance, repair and renovation projects. The position also will assist in space management utilizing CAFM software. This position will bring creative insight to client needs and Facilities Management project team.

Responsibilities

• 1. Provide design and documentation of interior spaces including drawings of floor 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. Assist with presentations for clients.
• 4. Assist with drafting CAD plans; project related or as-built documentation. Apply to CAFM tasks.
• 5. Assist with data gathering and input for space management CAFM program.
• 6. Interface with Project Managers on Capital related projects.
• 7. Assist and produce drawings in conformance with project time, cost and quality constraints.
• 8. Solicit estimates from outside vendors and present to requestor for review and approval.
• 9. Obtain funding approvals for all requests prior to project implementation.
• 10. Process furniture requisitions with Procurement Department.
• 11. Track all requests and provide weekly or bi-weekly status updates to requestor.
• 12. Coordinate delivery with vendor and in-house relocation services.
• 13. Work in a team setting with other members of Planning & Design, Construction or specific Capital project teams.
• 14. Provide weekly updates to department.
• 15. Assist with archiving project plans.
• 16. Assist with maintaining 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 as a need to know basis only.
• 19. Represent LMU community and at professional organizations or associations, serve on committees as required.
• 20. Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Requisite Qualifications Typically a Certified Interior Designer or a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or equivalent experience.
• Minimum two 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.
• Basic Knowledge or interest of CAFM 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 $71,100.00 - $88,900.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Visa & Accommodation

Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

About Loyola Marymount University

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society.

Founded in 1911, Loyola Marymount University is a Carnegie classified R2 institution rooted in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions. We are committed to fostering a diverse academic community rich in opportunity for intellectual engagement and real-world experience. We enroll an academically ambitious, multicultural, and socioeconomically diverse student body. We recruit, retain and support a diverse faculty committed to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship and creativity. Our three campuses are rooted in the heart of Los Angeles, a global capital for arts and entertainment, innovation and technology, business and entrepreneurship. LMU is a unique and rewarding place to work. As you consider your employment opportunities with our institution, we encourage you to take the time to learn about the university community and how it distinguishes us from other places of employment. We are proud of the programs, benefits and services we provide our community. We strive to ensure an inclusive environment in all aspects of campus life that fosters a strong sense of trust and mutual respect.

EEO Statement

Loyola Marymount University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law.

We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply.

LMU is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities and ensuring a comprehensive recruitment and selection process for all applicants.

Loyola Marymount University is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin (including language and language use restrictions), ancestry, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), denial of Family and Medical Care Leave, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age 40 or over, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other bases protected by federal (including but not limited to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990), state or local law. The University does not discriminate on these bases, or any other basis protected by law, in the administration of any of its education or admissions policies, scholarship or loan programs, athletics, and other school-administered policies and programs, or in its employment policies and practices.

All University policies, practices, and procedures are administered in a manner consistent with LMU's Jesuit identity and character.