PADCOM Design and Construction Management is hiring: Interior Designer in Los An

Interior Designer

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)

Facilities Services Division – Program Support Services

Position Overview

LAUSD is seeking an experienced Interior Designer to support the planning, design, and delivery of interior environments for schools across the District. This role focuses on space planning, furniture and equipment selection, and coordination with internal teams, consultants, and vendors to ensure safe, functional, and high-quality learning environments delivered on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients, school staff, and Facilities teams to assess furniture, fixtures, and equipment needs and develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Develop space plans, interior architectural layouts, and select interior finishes, furnishings, and equipment in accordance with District and industry standards.
• Contribute to District design specifications, including interior finishes, electrical requirements, and furniture and equipment standards.
• Prepare detailed furniture and equipment specifications, scopes of work, and cost estimates for design and procurement teams.
• Review construction documents and conduct site visits to confirm designs meet safety, accessibility, code compliance, sustainability, and aesthetic requirements.
• Plan and lead meetings and site visits to review project needs, progress, and coordination issues.
• Advise school personnel and Facilities staff on furniture, equipment selection, procurement strategies, and interior layouts.
• Manage assigned projects by coordinating with staff responsible for logistics and procurement to ensure timely, on-budget delivery.
• Develop, schedule, coordinate, and track furniture and equipment orders from planning through delivery and installation.
• Consult with manufacturers and vendors on standard and custom products to achieve best value solutions for the District.
• Prepare reports, records, and maintain updated databases of furniture, equipment, manufacturers, and vendors.
• Create interior drawings, renderings, and visual materials for review and approval.
• Support school sites with furniture and equipment replacement needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Experience

• Minimum of eight (8) years of full-time professional experience in interior design, including space planning, interior finishes, furniture, and equipment coordination.
• Experience with public agencies or school construction and modernization projects is preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field; or
• Completion of at least 40 semester units in interior design or a related field plus two (2) additional years of qualifying professional experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong foundation in interior design principles, space planning, and furniture and equipment specification (educational facilities preferred).
• Working knowledge of building codes, ADA requirements, fire and life safety standards, and sustainability guidelines.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Experience with project scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to present design concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Facilities staff, school administrators, consultants, and vendors.
• Ability to travel to project sites and District facilities as required.