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Interior Designer

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounts Payable, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Analysis Skills, Bidding, Budget Management, Budgeting, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Certification Evaluation, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Construction, Construction Document Set, Construction Drawings, Contract Creation, Customer Support/Service, Design Services, Documentation Plan, Environmental Design, Finance, Furniture, Interior Design, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Material Moving, Negotiation Skills, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Safety Training, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Sourcing, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Kalamazoo, MI
POSTED
2 days ago
Position Details

Posting Summary

College
VP Business And Finance-DIV

Executive Area
VP Business And Finance

Department
FacilMgmt-Planning, Design & Construction

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S1616P

Job Type
Full Time, Regular

Pay Type
Exempt/Salaried

Pay Grade
F

Campus Location
WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus

Salary Range
Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

Number of Vacancies
1

General Summary
  • Provides interior design services to the campus community for all campus projects. Prepares interior construction documents, drawings, and specifications for varying project types ranging from large complex to small multi-faceted projects complying with state codes and University guidelines.
Major Duties
  • Analyzes, develops and plans detailed design solutions. Organizes and leads projects to full completion while maintaining attention to needs and resources. Follows the University's vision and strategies for each project. Promotes the University brand and articulates complex concepts and designs to clients. Maintains projects budgets and schedules.
  • Coordinates and collaborates with architects, contractors, and other specialty service providers. Negotiates and mediates challenges.
  • Prepares construction documents consisting of plans, elevations, details, and specifications. Obtains quotes and pricing fir furniture, fixtures, equipment and materials. All developed and reviewed plans must comply with all state codes and University guidelines. Acts as the University's agent and creates project related contract bidding documents.
  • Researches and analyzes client's goals and requirements, develops documents, drawings and diagrams to outline the needs and relation to project goals and the University's vision. Evaluates selection colors, materials and finishes to connect the design concept to meet functional, maintenance, life-cycle performance, environmental and safety requirements.
  • Maintains and researches paperwork from historic project files, and assists with resolution of warranty issues. Coordinates sampling of desk chairs for University clients to test.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.
  • One year's relevant experience.
  • Experience with project and budget management.
  • Experience managing contractors or vendors.
  • Experience with commercial design, and auto computer-aided design/office software.
  • Knowledge of furniture sourcing and vendor resources.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, organizational and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide high level of customer service.
  • Basic knowledge of Americans with Disability Act.
  • Ability to travel across campus and navigate construction sites with or without accommodations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Master's degree in related field from an accredited institution
  • Three year's relevant experience in higher educational interior design setting.
  • Working knowledge of minimum BIFMA and LEVEL certifications and sustainable criteria.
  • Certifications in NCIDQ (National Certification Interior Design Qualification), LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), GA (Green Associate); LEED AP ID + C (Accredited Professional in Interior Design and construction).
Special Instructions to Applicants
  • External applicants should use the WMU - Application.
  • Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application.
Additional Position Information
  • Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to:
  • Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at:
Physical requirements and working conditions
  • Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
  • Work is performed with exposure to any number of elements which may occasionally require some precautions such as safety glasses, protective clothing, ear protection, etc.

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