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Interior Design Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Irvine, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 95000 - 115000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The Interior Design Manager provides interior design expertise project management experience consultation services and space planning support for university planning design renovation and construction projects. Working collaboratively with the internal Campus Planning and Design ( CPD ) capital project management and campus planning teams consultants contractors and university clients this position supports the successful delivery of projects through interior design management furniture planning and development and stewardship of university interior design standards. The position provides in-house interior design services for smaller projects and renovations and supports CPD Project Managers and external project teams on larger capital projects. Responsibilities include interior design consultation; space planning and test fits; furniture fixtures and equipment (FF&E) planning packages and implementation; interiors project budgeting and scheduling; consultant coordination and communication; and user engagement throughout planning design specifications procurement construction and occupancy phases.
Responsibilities
Interior Design Consultation Services and Project Support Provide interior design consultation and in-house design services for university planning renovation tenant improvement and space renewal and enhancement projects. Support project managers with the interior design and furniture related FF&E aspects of and procurement for larger capital projects. Develop functional aesthetically appropriate and user-centered design solutions that support university clients goals and operational needs. Review project documents drawings specifications and finish selections for consistency with university standards and project requirements. Furniture Selection/ FF&E Management Plan specify budget present and implement FF&E packages including furnishings and interior design elements for assigned university projects. Support capital project managers and procurement staff with FF&E budgets drawings schedules purchasing requirements and installation coordination. Monitor FF&E implementation to support project schedules budgets and quality objectives. Space Planning and Interior Standards Stewardship Provide space planning services utilization studies and conceptual test fits to evaluate program requirements and support campus planning initiatives. Prepare layouts furniture plans finish palettes and presentation materials for internal and user review and decision making. Recommend interior environments that support design and quality standards functionality durability accessibility maintainability sustainability and long-term campus objectives. Develop implement maintain and steward university interior design and furniture standards to ensure consistency in finishes materials furnishings and user experience across campus projects. Project Coordination and Communication Assist in the selection and management of external consultants providing interior design and planning services for capital projects. Support the development of project budgets schedules scopes and implementation plans as they pertain to interiors and FF&E. Serve as liaison among project participants (users PMs consultants vendors manufacturers contractors) and maintain project communications coordination activities and documentation throughout furniture procurement and installation activities. Participate in client meetings design reviews and project planning efforts to ensure alignment with project goals and user needs.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Interior Design from an accredited Interior Design program and/or NCIDQ certification and/or licensed Interior Designer credential. Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible interior design experience. Demonstrated knowledge of interior design principles space planning furniture systems FF&E procurement and construction documentation. Experience supporting projects through planning design procurement and implementation. Strong written verbal presentation and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with project teams clients consultants and contractors. Proficiency in Revit and SketchUp. Experience with AutoCAD preparation of presentation materials and Microsoft Office applications. Ability to prepare test fits space plans furniture plans finish boards and presentation graphics. Familiarity with furniture specification tools product research and FF&E documentation.
The Interior Design Manager provides interior design expertise project management experience consultation services and space planning support for university planning design renovation and construction projects. Working collaboratively with the internal Campus Planning and Design ( CPD ) capital project management and campus planning teams consultants contractors and university clients this position supports the successful delivery of projects through interior design management furniture planning and development and stewardship of university interior design standards. The position provides in-house interior design services for smaller projects and renovations and supports CPD Project Managers and external project teams on larger capital projects. Responsibilities include interior design consultation; space planning and test fits; furniture fixtures and equipment (FF&E) planning packages and implementation; interiors project budgeting and scheduling; consultant coordination and communication; and user engagement throughout planning design specifications procurement construction and occupancy phases.
Responsibilities
Interior Design Consultation Services and Project Support Provide interior design consultation and in-house design services for university planning renovation tenant improvement and space renewal and enhancement projects. Support project managers with the interior design and furniture related FF&E aspects of and procurement for larger capital projects. Develop functional aesthetically appropriate and user-centered design solutions that support university clients goals and operational needs. Review project documents drawings specifications and finish selections for consistency with university standards and project requirements. Furniture Selection/ FF&E Management Plan specify budget present and implement FF&E packages including furnishings and interior design elements for assigned university projects. Support capital project managers and procurement staff with FF&E budgets drawings schedules purchasing requirements and installation coordination. Monitor FF&E implementation to support project schedules budgets and quality objectives. Space Planning and Interior Standards Stewardship Provide space planning services utilization studies and conceptual test fits to evaluate program requirements and support campus planning initiatives. Prepare layouts furniture plans finish palettes and presentation materials for internal and user review and decision making. Recommend interior environments that support design and quality standards functionality durability accessibility maintainability sustainability and long-term campus objectives. Develop implement maintain and steward university interior design and furniture standards to ensure consistency in finishes materials furnishings and user experience across campus projects. Project Coordination and Communication Assist in the selection and management of external consultants providing interior design and planning services for capital projects. Support the development of project budgets schedules scopes and implementation plans as they pertain to interiors and FF&E. Serve as liaison among project participants (users PMs consultants vendors manufacturers contractors) and maintain project communications coordination activities and documentation throughout furniture procurement and installation activities. Participate in client meetings design reviews and project planning efforts to ensure alignment with project goals and user needs.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Interior Design from an accredited Interior Design program and/or NCIDQ certification and/or licensed Interior Designer credential. Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible interior design experience. Demonstrated knowledge of interior design principles space planning furniture systems FF&E procurement and construction documentation. Experience supporting projects through planning design procurement and implementation. Strong written verbal presentation and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with project teams clients consultants and contractors. Proficiency in Revit and SketchUp. Experience with AutoCAD preparation of presentation materials and Microsoft Office applications. Ability to prepare test fits space plans furniture plans finish boards and presentation graphics. Familiarity with furniture specification tools product research and FF&E documentation.
Required Experience:
Manager
