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The Tsui Group · 17 hours ago

Interior Designer

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$122K/yr - $127K/yr

8+ years exp

The Tsui Group is seeking a qualified and experienced Interior Designer. The role involves collaborating with clients on furniture and equipment needs, developing space plans, and ensuring compliance with safety and design standards for K-12 educational facilities.

ArchitectureConstructionProject Management

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Interior design principlesSpace planning techniquesFurniture specificationProject management techniquesAutoCAD proficiencyRevit proficiencyBuilding codes knowledgeColor theory applicationComputer operationEffective communicationProfessional presentationsTeam collaboration

Required

8 years' full-time paid professional experience conceptualizing, planning selecting, and coordinating interior layouts, interior building finishes, furniture, and equipment

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

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