Interior Designer

Posting Date05/13/25

Application Deadline05/20/25

Pay Range$55,000 - $83,500 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job TypeUnclassified

DepartmentFacilities Management

About the Position

Passionate about creating beautiful spaces and helping organizations transform their facilities, consider joining Maricopa County’s Design and Construction Division! Your strong interior design skills and creative abilities can be a great resource in achieving strategic solutions in every design phase, from concept to construction and installation. We will count on you to provide professional interior design work by assisting in the programming, design, and documentation of proposed furniture layouts, drawings, and related interior design tasks for county departments.

About Us

As the landlord for all facilities owned by Maricopa County, the Facilities Management Department is responsible for the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operations of more than 200 facilities, comprising over 10 million square feet. Facilities Management is made up of a collaborative team that provides and performs various functions to meet the facility-related needs of all Maricopa County Departments. Our broad range of services includes various aspects of the ongoing operations and maintenance of all County-owned facilities, management of all facility projects, and in-house design services.

The Design and Construction Division is made up of a multi-talented team providing construction, architectural, and design services to meet the functional needs of Maricopa County Departments.

Proud to Offer

Work with a greater purpose

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

Child care benefits including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

Two years of professional-level work experience as an Architect, Architectural Designer, Interior Designer, or Interior Design Assistant

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a closely related field

A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

Advanced proficiency in AutoDesk AutoCAD (2018 edition or higher) computer-aided design and drafting software

We Also Value

Bachelor’s degree from a Council for Interior Design (CIDA) accredited interior design program

Certification in Interior Design from the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) Membership in the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), or American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)

Design experience with Herman Miller modular furniture systems

Proficiency in furniture specifying software such as Project Matrix or CET Configura, Sketch-up, and Adobe Creative Suite

Job Contributions

Engages stakeholders and end-users from county departments to program the requested scope of a furniture request

Identifies budgetary parameters for desired furniture scope and develops design options to be conveyed through furniture layout drawings to stakeholders and end-users

Reviews archived as-built and record drawings of existing facilities, in which proposed furniture scopes are requested, and supplements such information as required with self-performed field-surveys, dimensioning, and photographic documentation

Researches potential furniture products and materials needed for the implementation of proposed design solutions, gathered from the county’s used inventory or new products purchased from contracted county vendors, prepares corresponding inventory reservations, and solicits vendor quotes for purchase

Collaborates with Facilities Management architecture team, designers, Warehouse/Inventory Specialists, Project Managers, Estimators, and the Operations and Maintenance personnel in the programming, design, cost estimating, and preparation of furniture drawings for requested projects

Prepares finish presentations for review and approval of FMD leadership and end-users from various county departments

Assists stakeholders and end-users from county departments, Project Managers, and contracted consultants in assessing and making recommendations for furniture, finishes, and equipment selections on approved projects

Assists Senior Architect/Designer and Construction Division Manager with updates of department finish sample boards and internal product library

Assists the Drawing and Documents Manager with preparations and archiving of project closeout documents after completion of each furniture installation

Working Conditions

Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.

Position is typically office or administrative work with exposure to extreme temperatures, wetness, humidity, respiratory hazards, wildlife, moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

Must complete a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) background investigation to access County detention facilities

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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