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Posted: December 6, 2023
POSITION: Interior Designer
Type of Employment: Full-Time
Location: Tucson, AZ
Position Overview: We are seeking two (2) interior designers who will be responsible for handling several smaller commercial interior design projects within Pima County owned and operated buildings. These positions involve all aspects of the design process, from initial conceptual development and communication with end-user groups to project management and execution, including installation and close-out. You will collaborate with other design experts, such as Project Architects and Design Specialists, to provide interior design services for both renovation/remodel projects and new County buildings.
Essential responsibilities: Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.) Assists in researching, investigating, and applying interior design standards for new construction, remodeled, and tenant improvement projects under the management and operational control of the Project Design & Construction Department; Conducts research on manufacturing processes, product design, performance characteristics, specifications, and durability and makes recommendations for adoption into Pima County design standards; Investigates, identifies, and documents the interior design needs and requirements of clients; Analyzes the needs and requirements, proposes options, and works with clients in developing specific solutions; Develops design documents including contract-working drawings, specifications, and budget estimates using PC-based productivity software programs and the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) format; Conducts research to determine applicable building codes requirements, state and federal guidelines, and other regulatory issues pertaining to the internal design component of projects; Coordinates and participates in design projects performed either in-house or by outsourced contractors; Participates and provides guidance to staff involved in the procurement of labor, materials, furniture, fixtures, or equipment in compliance with the Pima County Procurement Code and established Pima County design standards; Establishes and maintains project files including verbal, written, or graphic communications needed for compliance with Pima County Policies or department guidelines; Reviews and approves project invoices for conformance to specifications and payment; Maintains current project budgets for periodic reports.
Required education, skills & abilities:
Minimum Qualifications
(1) A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, university, or professional trade school with a major in interior design or architecture and two years of professional-level work experience as an Interior Designer, Interior Design Assistant, or Architect. OR:
(2) Professional certification from the National Council for Interior Design Qualifications (NCIDQ) as an Interior Designer. OR:
(3) Six years of professional-level work experience as an Interior Designer, Interior Design Assistant, or Architect. (Two years of relevant experience may be substituted for candidates with an Associate’s degree in interior design.)
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write “see resume” on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
1. Interior design degree from an accredited university.
2. Experience in Interior design, which includes governmental offices, legal and law enforcement, judicial, health clinics, community centers, and libraries.
3. Experience with/knowledge of modular systems furniture design and installation.
4. Experience with/knowledge of researching product standards for commercial facilities based on life cycle, durability, ease of maintenance, and design consistency.
5. Experience with/knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Auto-CAD 2021 (or later version), Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam Revu.
6. Experience with/working knowledge of current building codes.
7. Resume attached to supplement job application.