Baltimore City Public Schools is hiring: Interior Designer I in Baltimore

Job Summary

Serves as Interior Designer for Facilities Planning, Design & Construction, responsible for design, alteration, and furnishing of interior spaces to meet functional and aesthetic requirements of Baltimore City Public Schools construction and renovation projects.

 Essential Functions

• Reviews designs, plans, and supports the specification of interior design elements, in cooperation with project teams, to meet functional, aesthetic, and space management requirements of assigned school and district projects.
• Develops and maintains standards/criteria/specifications/prototypes for interior layouts, finishes, furnishing, fixtures, equipment, and efficient space management.
• Prepares technical drawings, renderings, and related documents to convey interior space design concepts and specifications.
• Coordinates and integrates mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering disciplines into interior design proposals.
• Develops, recommends, and executes procurement strategies and installation and integration requirements for furniture, furnishings, and equipment.
• Evaluate cost estimates, bid proposals, design submissions, construction documents, materials/samples/prototypes, and vendor performance.
• Develops, organizes, and coordinates, in cooperation with others, temporary occupancy provisions/logistics during construction and renovation.
• Oversees and coordinates internal District-wide review of design submissions from contracted/commissioned firms and suppliers.
• Provides on-site coordination/inspection of installations/deliveries/construction and recommends actions as necessary.
• Conducts pre- and post-occupancy evaluations to assess executed design concepts.
• Develops, maintains, and issues complete and accurate reports and other documents, as required.
• Prepares documents recommending/authorizing payment of direct payment orders against approved invoices.
• Works closely with the Senior Project Manager for Interior Design and Director of Design in the development and execution of all aspects of design planning, development, procurement, execution, and inspection.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal and state laws, school board's policies, and professional standards.

 Desired Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in interior design or a related discipline is required. The degree must be from an accredited college or institution.
• Three years of related experience in commercial interior design.
• Ability to identify research and apply creative solutions to design projects.
• Proficient in the knowledge and use of computer software, including AutoCAD, Sketch-Up, Microsoft Project, Adobe Creative, and/or similar project management and design software programs.
• Demonstrated experience in the development of FF&E standards and large-scale procurement strategies.
• Knowledge of government contracting and procurement procedures and requirements.
• Knowledge of design, materials, fabrication and manufacturing specifications, methods and trends of interiors, finishes, fixtures, furniture, and equipment for educational/commercial/industrial use.
• Familiarity with ADA guidelines and applicable building codes.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

 Additional Details

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications.  It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.

This position is not affiliated with any bargaining unit. 

This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan