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Housing Facilities Services Student Interior Designer

Texas State University - Housing & Residential Life
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ipatedThe Department of Housing and Residence Life is seeking a talented Interior Design student to join our team. This position offers a unique opportunity to assist with the design and planning of various projects within Housing Facilities Service, providing hands-on experience in a professional setting. 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Assisting with Design Projects: 
    • Help create floor plans, material boards, and 3D visuals. 
    • Assist in the selection of materials and fabrics.
    • Maintain and organize sample libraries.
  • Client Interaction: 
    • Participate in meetings to understand preferences and needs. 
    • Assist in translating client requirements into design concepts.
  • Drafting and Planning: 
    • Produce rough sketches and drafts using interior design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop and other designer software. 
    • Develop and refine design concepts under the guidance of project managers.
  • Project Management: 
    • Help manage project timelines and schedules. 
    • Coordinate with suppliers and contractors for material and product deliveries.
  • Presentation and Documentation: 
    • Prepare digital presentations and renderings for client approval. 
    • Document project progress and maintain records

Anticipated Start Date: October 1, 2025

Anticipated End Date: May 20, 2026 (with the possibility of an extension of the student's employment over the summer)

Supervisor: Henry Moreno, Director of Housing Facilities Services

Position Expectations:

  • Knowledge to create concept drawings from ideas developed by DHRL staff including the ability to support project management, develop proposals and articulate the concept design or provide alternative designs or ideas to achieve the project’s goals.
  • Skill in: Communicating with a variety of people; Prioritizing daily workload and managing time; Organizing tasks and organizing the work of others; Problem-solving and decision making; Using software AutoCAD, Revit and Photoshop and other software to complete concept drawings.
  • Ability to: Work independently and as part of a team; Understand written job instructions; Complete request forms, telephone messages, and notes; Process purchase orders.
  • A student interior design internship typically involves a variety of tasks and responsibilities that help you gain practical experience in the field.

Required Qualifications:

  • Enrollment in an Interior Design degree program at Texas State University.
  • Proficiency in design software, including AutoCad, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign).
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively interact with clients and collaborate with team members.
  • Detail-oriented approach to design projects.
  • Keen eye for design and creative approach to design projects.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Valid Texas driver’s license and eligibility to drive a university vehicle pursuant to the University Driver Selection Policy.

Conditions of Employment:

  • Maintain enrollment for at least six semester credit hours in the fall and spring semesters unless specific position requirements designate that the student employee must be enrolled full time.
    • If the student employee wishes to take more than 18 credit hours or less than the minimum credit hours for the given semester, they must receive written approval from the appropriate unit director or their designee.
  • While enrolled with Texas State University, student employees may not work more than a total of 25 hours per week and may not be scheduled to work during class times.
    • International students may work a maximum of 20 hours per week while they are enrolled and attending classes.
  • The student employee must remain in good academic standing and is required to maintain a minimum semester and cumulative GPA of 2.5. The last fall or spring semester (long semester) will be considered for the semester requirement. The overall Texas State GPA will be counted for GPA.
    • This requirement is waived for first semester students.
    • The job agreement may be terminated after one semester of probation if the GPA requirements are not met, or if the student employee’s cumulative and/or semester grade point average falls below a 2.0.
    • Newly hired student employees cannot start their employment on GPA probation.
    • In the event where the student employee is terminated due to low GPA, the student employee must maintain a semester/cumulative GPA higher than 2.5 for at least two long semesters before reapplying for the position.
  • The student employee must complete required university compliance training and other training assigned to the student worker. Compliance requirements must be kept up to date for all annual training.
  • The student employee must act in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws and remain in good judicial standing with TXST.
    • If a student employee is subject to a student conduct or administrative review process, decisions made will be viewed as separate processes from employment performance management.
    • Student employees must act as role models, demonstrating good conduct and positive contributions to the campus community as student employees may be viewed as a representative of the department and institution.
  • Hourly student employees are responsible for submitting working hours in SAP by the Payroll Deadlines for the applicable fiscal year. Payroll Deadlines may be found at https://www.txst.edu/payroll/payroll-calendars.html. Submitting working hours on time is required in order to receive timely pay for hours worked.
    • Student employees in task positions who receive a stipend are not considered hourly student employees and do not submit hourly pay in SAP. Student employees receiving task/stipend pay may receive prorated pay for pay period(s) at the beginning or end of their employment in which they are not employed for the full pay period.
  • The student employee position is security-sensitive, and a security screening/background check must be performed before the first day of work. Student employment is contingent on the results of the background check.
  • Student employees who fail to comply with department and supervisory expectations, training, and guidelines as outlined will be subject to the student employee performance management process.
  • Student employees are not guaranteed reappointment to their student employee position semester-to-semester and academic year to academic year.
    • Student employees’ reappointment will be determined based on performance evaluations completed semesterly.
  • The student employee may be terminated from their positions in accordance with U.P.P.S. 07.07.04: Student Employee Termination, Separation, and Grievance Procedures and with the express approval of the appropriate authorities representing DHRL.