Interior Designer

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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Manager for Interior Design, you will:

  • Prepare standard to complex interior design plans and solutions and coordinates moderate to large interior design projects, exercising independent decision authority on the project design, finish/furniture selections, client scope assessment, installation and budget adjustment requirements.
  • Prepare requisitions, work orders, furniture plans, floor plans, design drawings, and bid documentation.
  • Interview clients to determine interior design preferences, needs, and budget guidelines.
  • Prepare cost estimates for furnishing, materials, labor and professional fees.
  • Confer with outside vendors regarding furnishings, fixtures and materials.

Mission Statement

Facilities & Operations is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive.

Why Work at Michigan?

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care - that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

  • Generous time off
  • A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
  • Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Required Qualifications*

  • A bachelor's degree in interior design with at least three years of experience.
  • Experience using AutoCAD.
  • Knowledge of the methods and materials in institutional interior design is necessary, including furniture procurement and project management.
  • Make independent decisions on matters about the projects they are assigned within the scope of responsibilities, free from immediate guidance.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.