University of Wisconsin-Madison · 15 hours ago
Interior Designer or Interior Design Specialist
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking an Interior Designer to join their Division of Facilities Planning & Management. This role involves creating functional and beautiful interior spaces for academic and administrative projects, ensuring design quality and operational efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.
EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Designs, and renovates interior spaces according to aesthetic preferences, structural requirements, and established policies and procedures
Assesses, interprets, finalizes, and provides consultations to clients regarding design plans, expectations, and the execution process
Communicates and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders and construction professionals to complete assigned projects and adhere to established timelines
Schedules logistics and secures resources for the procurement of necessary project materials
Demonstrates skill in accurately reading and interpreting Construction Document (CD) sets and specifications, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, budget, and requirements
Provides guidance on purchasing rules, regulations, and contract management pertaining to Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) procurement, ensuring strict adherence to applicable policies and procedures
Provides direction to Architects/Engineers (A/E's) concerning University design technical guidelines, ensuring compliance with established standards, specifications, and industry best practices
Utilizes software to evaluate and document directives in design plans and project documents. This may include AutoCAD, REVIT, BlueBeam, Adobe Creative Suite, Office 365
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in interior design, preferably in commercial, institutional, or educational settings
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with architects, engineers, and stakeholders
Preferred
Meets all requirements as a Registered Interior Designer as outlined by the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services (DSPS Registered Interior Designer)
Experience specifying architectural finishes and evaluating installation quality
Experience managing furnishings installations from procurement through completion
Proficiency in design and collaboration tools, including: AutoCAD / Revit, BlueBeam, Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe Creative Suite
Bachelor's Degree, Interior Design or Architecture
Benefits
Generous paid time off
Competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
Tax-advantaged savings accounts
Participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund
Company
University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a research institution providing education opportunities.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$24.76MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyHyundai Hope On WheelsNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
2024-09-17Grant· $2M
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M
2024-06-26Grant· $1.31M
Leadership Team
Recent News
The Express Tribune
2025-11-05
Company data provided by crunchbase