New York University

Interior Designer

New York University$90K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in interior design or a related field.
  • 5+ years of professional purchasing experience or equivalent; advanced purchasing skills are essential.
  • Expert knowledge in interior design principles, architectural details, and specification writing.
  • Strong budgeting and scheduling skills; must manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines accurately.
  • Advanced understanding of competitive procurement methods, including negotiation and value analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate interior furnishing selection and layout across two floors.
  • Support Facilities and Construction Management on capital projects.
  • Advise University Departments and senior executives on furnishing projects.
  • Prepare and deliver detailed interior design presentations.
  • Act as a liaison with manufacturers, dealers, and installers to meet project specifications.

Benefits

  • Work within an institution committed to sustainability, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2040.
  • Opportunity to engage with various departments and leaders within NYU on diverse projects.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Coordinate the selection, layout and purchase of interior furnishings on two levels. First includes supporting Facilities and Construction Management on all capital construction projects. Second includes directly consulting with and advising University Departments, Senior Executives and faculty on specific interior furnishings projects. Position will serve as advisor to NYU Project Managers, Architects, Engineers, Interior Designers, Space Planners, and Contractors and as liaison to Manufacturers, Dealers and Installers to ensure that project specifications and needs are met. Position will prepare comprehensive interior design presentations and conducting work related to interior design.

Qualifications

Required Education:
Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred Education:
Bachelor's degree in interior design or a degree from related field.

Required Experience:
5 or more years' increasingly responsible professional level purchases experience or an equivalent combination Must include advanced purchasing skills.

Preferred Experience:
Relevant experience at an institution of higher learning or other large complex organization.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Expert knowledge of interior design, architectural detail, schematic design and specification writing, budgeting and job scheduling. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and successfully produce accurate detailed work in a deadline driven environment. Advanced knowledge of purchasing principles and practices, methods and procedures used in competitive procurement, including value analysis, source selection and negotiating techniques. Ability to apply logical thinking and to exercise sound judgement to arrive at appropriate business decisions. This includes a sense of balance between risks involved, timeliness, cost factors and other considerations.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
N/A

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $90,000.00 to USD $110,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

About New York University

New York University (NYU) is a private research university based in New York City. Founded in 1831, NYU is one of the largest private universities in the United States, with a total enrollment of over 50,000 students across its various campuses. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including business, law, medicine, and the arts. NYU is known for its strong academic programs, world-class faculty, and diverse student body. The university has a long history of innovation and has been at the forefront of many important developments in fields such as finance, technology, and the arts.
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