Interior Designer

Hill International is seeking an Interior Designer in Los Angeles, California

• 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.

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree preferably in interior design, architecture, or related field OR 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.
• 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.
• Knowledge of principles of interior design.
• Experience in furniture and equipment specification (educational facilities preferable).
• Skilled in principles, practices and techniques for space planning.
• Strong understanding of color theory principles and its application in Interior Design.
• Experience in timeline and budget preparation.
• Knowledge in basic concepts and application of scheduling, procurement, and business data processing.
• Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Bluebeam.
• Knowledge in building codes, ADA, fire and life code as they relate to furniture and equipment principles, practices, and techniques of project management.
• Knowledge in professional Interior Design studio practices.
• Experience planning and designing interior spaces and specify furniture.
• Must be able to read and interpret architectural plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Must operate major computer-aided software system such as AutoCAD and Revit.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to create and deliver professional presentations for clients and stakeholders effectively showcasing design concepts and project details.
• Must work effectively with F+IG staff, facilities personnel, school administrators and staff.
• Experience operating a computer and associated peripheral devices.
• Able to commute to jobsites and facilities, as needed.

The salary range for this position is $85,000-$115,000. The offered salary will be based on the applicants qualifications, education, experience and work location.

Depending upon your employment status, Hill's comprehensive benefits may include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Auto & Home Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Referral Program, Professional Certification Incentive Program, Hill University Learning and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, Years of Service Awards Program.

Hill International, with more than 4,100+ professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.

Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs.

Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies. Learn more about GISI Consulting Group at www.gisi.com.

Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled

Note: This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties as required.

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