Interior Designer Job Los Angeles area,California USA,Design & Architecture

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EPCM, Inc. is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects.

Employee Benefits:

This is a W2, long‑term position with full benefits, no per diem, and no relocation packages.

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 provide detailed furniture and equipment cost estimates to design teams.

Review and evaluate construction documents and visit 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 provide ideas, improvements, and designs for products required by the District and solicit best value products.

Prepare detailed reports and records for furniture and equipment provisioning.

Maintain 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 the replacement of furniture and equipment.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Experience:

Minimum eight (8) years’ full‑time paid professional experience in 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.
Education:

Graduation with a bachelor’s degree in interior design, architecture, or related field; alternatively, completion of 40 semester units related to interior design and an additional two (2) years’ experience to compensate for education.

Knowledge and Skills

Principles of interior design.
Furniture and equipment specification (educational facilities).
Principles, practices and techniques for space planning.
Strong understanding of color theory 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.
Project management principles, practices and techniques.
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 systems such as AutoCAD and Revit.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Create and deliver professional presentations for clients and stakeholders.
Work effectively with F+IG staff, facilities personnel, school administrators and staff.
Operate a computer and associated peripheral devices.
Commute to job sites and facilities as needed.

Application Requirements

Most updated resume.
Certifications or licenses obtained.
3–4 professional references.
Project list with values, dates, and companies of any projects worked.

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