Job Description

Overview

The Interior Designer will support campus planning and project development efforts across the University’s diverse portfolio of buildings.  Responsibilities include supporting space use programming, design development with a focus on furniture and finish selection and planning, relocation planning, and other project-related services that may be needed for the implementation of project.

What You'll Do

• Space Planning: Gather relevant information for the implementation of planning solutions, such as program, furniture, and equipment fit, application of space allocation metrics, develop preliminary cost estimates, identify technology needs, code requirements, schedule and enabling constraints, and identify campus impact. Guide plans through the decision-making process.
• Design: Assume a lead role in the selection and specifications of interior finishes and furniture. Follow current and emerging trends commonly used in workplace and higher education settings.  Work with preferred vendors to obtain product drawings and quotes; review final specifications, drawings, and quotes for accuracy. Manage the delivery and installation of assigned work, including site visits and punch listing. Assist with closeout of projects.
• Standards/ Guidelines: Develop and maintain Tufts furniture specifications and finish selections standards. Evaluate new products for potential use and participate in the development of furniture standards; and assist project teams with making sustainable choices related to furniture and finishes. Maintain interiors library binders and finishes; order samples and demos as required.
• Project Administration:  Develop RFPs for consulting services, furniture bid documents and funding authorization requests. Collaborate with stakeholders, vendors, facilities, project management, procurement, and IT colleagues to advance projects.  Manage administrative functions such as coordinating contracts with purchasing, invoice processing, meeting documentation, record keeping, and updating internal databases.
• Provide excellent customer service to University faculty, staff, and project stakeholders through effective communication, documentation, and reporting. Approach responsibilities with a focus on equity and sustainability, ensuring that work produced is aligned with the University mission. 

What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements:

• Experience typically acquired through Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years’ experience in the field of architecture, interior design, facilities management, or campus planning with extensive knowledge of major furniture manufacturers, products, and specifications.
• Ability to work independently in a detail-oriented environment, manage multiple relationships, advance multiple assignments simultaneously to meet deadlines and to work effectively as a member of a project team.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly, both verbally, graphically and in writing. High attention to detail and organization.
• Basic understanding of building and campus infrastructure systems (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, etc.)
• Proficiency with Autodesk products (Revit & CAD), Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook), and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign) required.
• Experience with project management tools (i.e. PM Web, Microsoft Project); and data entry/management preferred.
• Demonstrates ability to work with a diverse workforce and population and to respect and value differences.  An ability and commitment to work effectively in a culturally diverse and inclusive environment.

Special Work Schedule Requirements:

• This role is a hybrid position with at least 4 days in person on-site and 1 day remote.
• The main office for this position is on the Medford/Somerville Campus. Individuals may be required to work on any of the following campus locations: Medford/Somerville, Boston, or Grafton. 

Pay Range


Minimum $58,750.00, Midpoint $73,550.00, Maximum $88,300.00




Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

About Tufts University

This is Tufts. Tufts is a student-centered research university with a constellation of world-class schools encompassing undergraduate, graduate, professional, and lifelong learning programs. Across the university, students satisfy their intellectual curiosity, jump-start rewarding careers, and unlock bright, promising futures. Through rigorous academics, groundbreaking research, and a commitment to civic engagement and leadership, our community of students, faculty, and staff collaborate across four Massachusetts campuses to build a brighter world (Medford/Somerville, Grafton, Boston-Chinatown, and Boston-Fenway). Our employees light the way. Tufts develops innovative solutions for the most complex global challenges of our time through teaching, research, and an unparalleled investment in civic engagement. In administration and operations, in dining centers and in labs, every employee plays a role in our mission for a better, brighter world. At Tufts, the work you do matters. So do you. Enjoy flexible and remote opportunities, innovative benefits, and an inclusive, welcoming, collaborative culture that supports you. Develop your skills. Take classes. Advance your career. ... Do work that makes you proud in a community you love. All while taking great care of yourself and the people who matter most. We’re all in on creating an anti-racist culture of belonging. Across Tufts, we’ve deepened our commitment to making the university a truly inclusive place. Where every member of our community contributes and feels like they belong. Where diverse perspectives are seen as our strength, and great ideas are always heard. In offices, labs, classrooms, and beyond, we’re doing this work together, knowing it is the foundation of our mission to create a brighter world. An innovative university needs resourceful people who make things happen. Here, collaboration isn’t just a buzzword, colleagues actually care, and community means everything. Sound appealing? Come join us. Choose a campus and find the role that fits you. Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff and fostering their success when hired. Members of underrepresented groups are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. See the University’s Non-Discrimination statement and policy here If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at oeo@tufts.edu. Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at

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