Interior Designer

About Us

Triangle DeCon Services Inc. is a boutique full service real estate advisory firm with a focus on project development and construction management for our valued private developers and public organizations in Southern California. We are a young energetic ethical professional knowledgeable customer-centric and multilingual team looking to deliver the most value to our clients and build/promote trust with them. Our team consists of licensed Professional Engineers (PE) certified Project Management Professionals (PMP) certified professional with Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) licensed General Building Contractor and other industry designations. We can provide entitlement development design procurement construction management project management expert witness and litigation support services on a variety of building types. Our experienced team have provided these services to successfully deliver various facilities for public school districts college districts universities commercial developers hospitality owners multinational CM/PM consultants and other valued clients.

Job Summary

Are you looking to apply your skills and utilize your experience to make a difference in our community Are you motivated to collaborate with a diverse team of professionals to deliver new projects for our clients Triangle is waiting for you to join our team!

This is a full-time position with Los Angeles Unified School District.

The ideal candidate is an experienced interior design professional with a strong background in space planning furniture and equipment selection and interior finishes for educational or public-sector facilities. They are skilled in coordinating multiple projects preparing accurate specifications and cost estimates and ensuring designs meet District standards building codes accessibility and life-safety requirements.

This individual is organized collaborative and detail-oriented with the ability to work effectively with school staff facilities teams consultants and vendors to deliver functional durable and visually appropriate interior environments on time and within budget.

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 provides detailed furniture and equipment cost estimates to design teams.
• Review and evaluate construction documents and visits 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 provides ideas improvements and designs for products required by the District and to solicit best value products.
• Prepare detailed reports and records for furniture and equipment provisioning.
• Manage 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 replacement of furniture and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• Minimum eight (8) years full-time paid professional experience conceptualizing planning
  selecting and coordinating interior layouts interior building finishes furniture and equipment.

Required Education:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelors degree preferably in interior
  design architecture or related field
  OR
  Completion of 40 semester units or equivalent related to interior design from a recognized college
  or university and additional two (2) years experience to compensate for education.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Principles of interior design
• Furniture and equipment specification (educational facilities preferable)
• Principles practices and techniques for space planning
• Strong understanding of color theory principles 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 Principles
  practices and techniques of project management
• 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 system such as AutoCAD and Revit
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Create and deliver professional presentations for clients and stakeholders effectively showcasing
  design concepts and project details
• Work effectively with FIG staff facilities personnel school administrators and staff
• Operate a computer and associated peripheral devices
• Commute to jobsites and facilities as needed

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working in a public agency or school construction or modernization is preferred

Benefits Package Overview:

• Vacation Time: 80 Hours
• Sick Time: 40 Hours
• Holidays: 13 paid holidays
• Insurance: 100% premium coverage (up to $500/month) for medical vision and dental
• Professional Development: Up to $1000 annually for license renewals and education
• 401(k): Employer match: 100% up to 4% vested immediately
• Participation in industry events