Interior Designer Jobs in Rio Rancho, NM (NOW HIRING)

Interior Designer
Requisition ID
req37650
Working Title
Interior Designer
Position Grade
13
Position Summary
Facility Services seeks a creative and detail-oriented professional to join our team as an Interior Designer. This position is responsible for managing the design and implementation of interior and exterior spaces across the University, ensuring cohesive, functional, and branded environments that meet a broad range of institutional needs. The ideal candidate will play a key role in planning and executing capital projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering high-quality design solutions that align with institutional standards, project scope, schedule, and budget.
This position is responsible for facilitating coordination between client groups, consultants, contractors, and internal service units, ensuring effective communication and seamless project execution. The Interior Designer will contribute expertise in space planning, furnishings, finishes, and design standards while maintaining a strong focus on quality, consistency, and long-term functionality.
The Facility Services division-comprising Building & Landscape Services, Facilities Design & Construction, Facilities Customer Services, Facilities Support Services, and Technical Services-is responsible for maintaining more than 10 million square feet of facilities and 680 acres of open space. Within this dynamic environment, the Interior Designer plays a critical role in shaping spaces that enhance the campus experience through thoughtful, innovative, and sustainable design.
The Interior Designer will:

• Manage design elements of interior and exterior spaces across the University. Work independently or in conjunction with professional architectural service consultants and/or furniture distribution vendors to provide coherent, branded University environments for a broad range of institutional needs. Facilitate, coordinate, and/or lead the execution of multiple, major and minor capital projects to ensure each is completed within the prescribed scope, schedule, and budget.
• Independently manage space planning and design efforts throughout the project development process and serve as primary liaison and collaborator between client groups, consultants, and various institutional service units. Provide support and guidance to leadership and project management team on area(s) of expertise.
• Oversee project design, bids, orders, and installation for clients to ensure design/function is achieved and consistent with overall Institutional design guidelines. Review, negotiate, and process change requests and change orders.
• Participate in interior and exterior designed space of new facilities, additions, and renovations as assigned; concurrently managing multiple simple to complex projects from assignment through project close-out.
• Review projects for affordability, consistency, and completeness of design, according to project objectives; inspect furnishings and finishes to ensure conformance to plans and specifications.
• Manage or oversee project support activities including development and maintenance of job files and tracking of project schedule and budget; directly responsible for scope, budget, and schedule development of assigned projects.
• Oversee and coordinate activities of consultants, contractors, vendor personnel, and suppliers: monitor contracts for compliance and controls costs. Perform quality control inspections to ensure adherence to contract specifications and industry standards.
• Research, compose, and format content of all Interior Environments Standards to ensure a unified approach to quality, functionality, and longevity. Maintain broad knowledge of current and emerging products, materials, and design.
• Oversee or manage the planning and installation of furniture, fixture, equipment, and art; may be responsible or may share responsibility for occupant move-in to new or renovated facilities.
• Manage and supervise personnel to including hiring and performance management; providing guidance and training to personnel.
• Assist in the annual budget planning process. Monitor all departmental project-related purchases and performs monthly purchase reconciliation; receive and review pay requests from consultants, contractors, and vendors, and approves for payment.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Why Join Us?
Working as a staff member at the University of New Mexico (UNM) offers a range of exciting benefits including:

1. Comprehensive Healthcare: Access to competitive health insurance plans including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
2. Retirement Plans: Pension and enrollment in a choice of additional retirement plans with generous employer contributions.
3. Paid Time Off: Generous annual vacation leave (up to 168 hours per year), sick leave (up to 96 hours per year), and 11 paid holidays to support work-life balance.
4. Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning, career advancement, and tuition remission for employees and dependents.
5. Wellness Programs: Access to wellness programs, fitness facilities, and resources promoting employee health and well-being.
6. Community Engagement: Involvement in a vibrant campus community with diverse cultural and recreational activities.
7. Job Security: Stable employment with competitive salaries and opportunities for advancement within our respected flagship institution of New Mexico.

How we work:
Currently, FDC is working a hybrid schedule, three days in-office, two days remote; this may fluctuate in the future.
FDC is committed to training, education, and support in areas where prior experience can be enhanced.
We value a healthy work-life balance for our staff!
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment

• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis
Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks at once, coordinate with contractors and vendors, stick to deadlines, and manage a project's budget.
• Extensive knowledge of materials, finishes, and furnishings, knowing what works best for different spaces and how to combine them to achieve desired aesthetics and functionality.
• Strong collaboration skills and experience working well with contractors, architects, and other professionals to ensure the project is executed seamlessly.

Additional Requirements
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
Facilities Design & Construction (250A)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status
Exempt
Pay
Monthly: $4,277.87 - $6,009.47
Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
9/2/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive
No
Eligible for Remote Work
Yes
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
This position is hybrid.
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
To be considered for this position: 1. Complete the official UNMJOBS application; you must include ALL prior work experience, including the full dates of employment (month and year) for each position held, and the number of hours worked per week. 2. Attach your current resume with three professional references listed. 3. Attach your cover letter that addresses our preferred qualifications. 4. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.