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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Interior Designer
Job Summary:
About the Position:
Are you passionate about creating functional, beautiful environments that make a real impact? Join UW–Madison’s Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) and help shape the spaces where education, research, and collaboration thrive. Here’s your opportunity to make a lasting impact on the learning environment at a leading university!
The Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is a full-spectrum service organization that builds, maintains, and operates the physical environment of the UW–Madison campus in support of the university's education, research, and outreach activities. FP&M works behind the scenes to coordinate campus planning, manage design and construction, maintain and operate buildings and grounds, supply utility services, ensure health and safety, and provide parking and transportation services.
Under the general supervision of the University Architect, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Campus Planning and Design, within the Division of Facilities Planning & Management, the Interior Design position supports project teams through design and delivery of capital projects which include instructional, academic and administrative spaces.
Capital Project scope includes renovations of existing facilities and construction of new buildings, with total project budgets ranging from $300K to multi-million dollars. Every project prioritizes design quality, cost-effective construction, and operational efficiency.
The Interior Design position will provide guidance to the project team as a campus interior design subject matter expert throughout design and implementation. Key to this position is supporting internal and external project stakeholders to ensure critical campus project requirements are met. The Interior Designer’s involvement includes active participation in programming discussions, tracking design development action items, and subsequently managing furnishings procurement and installation. Monitoring furnishings scope and budget on behalf of project team is a primary responsibility of this position. The project team collaborates continually to assure effective interpretation and application of University policies, procedures, and design guidelines by contracted architectural and engineering firms.
Why Join Us?
-Work on projects that shape the future of UW–Madison’s campus.
-Collaborate with talented professionals in architecture, engineering, and design.
-Enjoy a role that blends creativity, problem-solving, and project management.
Applicants for this position will be considered for Interior Designer and Interior Design Specialist titles. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.
If you’re ready to make a lasting impact through design, we’d love to hear from you!
This position is full-time, 100%
Ongoing/Renewable
Key Job 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
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Demonstrates skill in accurately reading and interpreting Construction Document (CD)
sets and specifications, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, budget, and requirements
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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.
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Utilizes software to evaluate and document directives in design plans and project
documents. This may include AutoCAD, REVIT, BlueBeam, Adobe Creative Suite,
Office 365.
Department:
Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M),
About the Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M):
The Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is a full-spectrum service organization that builds, maintains, and operates the physical environment of UW-Madison in the university's education, research, and outreach activities. We are responsible for everything from the building projects that change the face of campus to the flowers that beautify the grounds.
Find out more about our Division: https://inside.fpm.wisc.edu/about-fpm/
Compensation:
$ 75,000 annually minimum
The minimum rate for this position is $75,000, but it is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.
For a summary of benefits, please see below for more information:
Academic Staff 2026 Benefits Summary
Required Qualifications:
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 Qualifications:
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
Education:
Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree, Interior Design or Architecture
How to Apply:
To begin the application process, click the "Apply" button.
Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field, either as one combined document, or separate documents.
We are eager to learn more about how your experience may align with this position.
The following is required for your application to be considered complete:
Please keep in mind that your cover letter and/or resume should address your experience and how it relates to the position qualifications. The application reviews will rely on written application materials to determine who may advance to the first round interviews.
We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.
This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Contact Information:
Miluska Canicoba, 608-262-6593, cinthya.canicoba@wisc.edu
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
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Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
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