Posting Details
Position Information
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.
Job Description Summary
The University of South Alabama's Project Management department is seeking to hire an Interior Designer I. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
- 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 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 10/29/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants 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
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Are you at least 18 years of age?
Yes
No
- Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
Yes
No
- The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
Yes
No
- What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Less than High School
High School Diploma or equivalent
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- How many years of related experience do you have?
Less than 1 year
Between 1 - 3 years
Between 3 - 5 years
Between 5 - 7 years
More than 7 years
- How did you hear about this position?
USA website
LinkedIn
Zip Recruiter
Indeed
HigherEd Jobs
Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
Facebook
Word of mouth
Other
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