Interior Designer I - 005355

University of South Alabama; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL seeks an Interior Designer I to support Senior staff on in-house and campus renovation projects. The role involves space planning using AutoCAD, coordinating finishes and furnishings, and developing design presentations for review.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in interior design or interior architecture and at least one year of related experience, with preference for higher education or healthcare project management exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in interior design or interior architecture from an accredited institution and one year of interior design or interior architecture experience; equivalently, combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Senior Interior Design staff for in-house, capital, and selected outsourced projects.
• Perform interior design space planning (AutoCAD layouts) and project coordination for new construction or campus renovations.
• Manage interior finishes, furnishings, signage design, and space planning related to interior architecture and furniture planning.
• Develop digital project content, renderings, and presentation materials for review by staff and clients.
• Coordinate design/material selections with multiple university departments and ensure timely project delivery.
• Assist with concept through installation phases and maintain organized project records and digital files.

Skills

Space planning

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in interior design or interior architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Details

Position Number: 005355

Position Title: Interior Designer I - 005355

Division: Finance and Administration

Department: 173520 - Project Management

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in interior design or interior architecture from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and one year of interior design or interior architecture experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in higher education and/or healthcare project management is highly preferred.

The University of South Alabama’s Project Management department is seeking to hire an Interior Designer I.

Essential Functions

These are the job duties required of the position.

• Provides administrative support to Senior Interior Design staff for all in-house, capital, and selected outsourced projects.
• Provides interior design space planning (AutoCAD-design layouts) and project coordination as it relates to new construction or campus renovation projects.
• Interior Design management of interior material finishes/furnishings/signage design/space planning as it relates to interior architecture and furniture planning.
• Digital development of project furniture and finish packages based on programming provided by Senior Interior Design staff.
• Interior space planning and comprehensive design management of selected furniture dealership installations.
• Preparation of scaled floor plans, elevations, flooring detail and signage artwork for review and approval of Senior Interior Design staff.
• Coordination of all design/material selections with Senior Interior Design staff, University Maintenance, Central Utilities, Safety and Environmental Compliance, Risk Management, and other University departments by project basis.
• Assists with interior design projects from concept through installation.
• Creates and updates digital presentations, material boards, finish palettes, and design documentation.
• Supports interior space planning efforts and furniture/layout development.
• Assists with research as it relates to materials, furniture and commercial/healthcare code compliance.
• Prepares client presentation materials and meeting packages.
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements.
• Develop digital content for project presentations as needed and support branding consistency across for presentations and client-facing materials.
• Produces interior renderings, graphic layouts, and visual boards using design software.
• Maintains organized digital project files and drawing sets, accurate project records and digital organization systems.
• Assists with photography coordination and project portfolio updates.
• Assists with vendor communication, sample ordering and tracking, and product research.
• Supports the design team by coordinating furniture orders, finish schedules, and installation logistics as well as miscellaneous project tasks and deadlines as needed.
• Maintains and organizes the Interior Resource Library to include material sample product catalogs, campus project binder documents, and cut-sheet design specification documents.
• Schedules appointments with manufacturer representatives for updated literature and project specific product information.
• Ongoing maintenance of USA Campus and USA Health interior and exterior building signage program.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Open Date: 10/29/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Working Days: Monday - Friday

Working Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Job Location: Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time: Full Time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO.

EO Employer minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

The University of South Alabama publishes certain crime statistics for the most recent three-year period as required by the Jeanne Clery Act. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school. The report, along with additional information, is available online at: http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/police/resources/fireandsafetyreport.pdf. You may also request a paper copy from the University Police office located at 290 Stadium Blvd, Beta Gamma Commons Building, Mobile, AL 36688.

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