Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Location: Long Beach, CA
Employment Type: Contract Based, W2
Schedule: Full-time or part-time, based on project and VA requirements
Rate: $38.00 - $65.00 per hour (dependent on experience, qualifications, and VA approval)
Position Overview
Kaleidoscope Supply Services supports the staffing of this position on behalf of a client company. If selected, you will be employed directly by the client—not Kaleidoscope, the VA, or the federal government.
This role supports a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) federal contract. You will work alongside VA teams to help deliver services that support veterans and the VA’s mission.
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Interior Designer to support the Engineering Service Planning Section within the Interior Design Section. This role independently plans and executes interior design services for healthcare and administrative environments, managing projects from concept through activation, delivery, installation, and closeout. Working under the guidance and review of the Supervisory Interior Designer, the position oversees major activations, relocations, space planning, budgeting, and Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) procurement, ensuring all spaces are functional, aesthetic, and compliant with federal healthcare design standards.
Key Responsibilities
Independently develop project deadlines, objectives, and resource requirements; plan and execute tasks for moves and major activations.
Develop project schedules, objectives, resources, and budgets.
Produce comprehensive FF&E procurement packages, including Statements of Work (SOW), technical specifications, Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and delivery schedules.
Coordinate FF&E delivery, installation, activation orders, and closeout activities.
Design offices, conference rooms, patient care and treatment spaces, lobbies, waiting areas, break rooms, and support spaces.
Prepare AutoCAD drawings, sketches, perspectives, color schemes, and visual aids.
Analyze architectural drawings and develop FF&E plan layers.
Maintain the Interior Design Resource Library.
Review wayfinding and signage packages; conduct site walks, generate punch lists, and coordinate completion.
Ensure full compliance with ABAAS, VA Barrier Free Design Guide, TIL, ICC, OSHA, and NFPA standards.
Qualifications & Skills
Previous experience in healthcare design and a strong familiarity with Patient-Centered Care culture.
Strong ability to review and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
Skilled in free-form and scaled drawing with a deep understanding of furnishing selection and procurement.
Expertise in FF&E selection, specification, budgeting, and procurement.
Required expertise in AutoCAD and the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). Familiarity with Revit and Microsoft Project is a plus.
NCIDQ, Project Management (PMP), Evidence-Based Design (EDAC), or LEED accreditation is highly desirable.
Ability to work independently with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Contract Details
This position supports a federal nonpersonal services contract with the VA.
The anticipated contract term includes one base year with up to two optional renewal years, subject to funding, performance, and government needs.
As part of the federal approval process, the VA may review resumes and may request interviews.
Final placement and start date are contingent upon VA approval.
While Kaleidoscope Supply Services manages the staffing process, the employer of record will be the client company supporting the VA contract.
Compensation
Hourly pay: you are paid only for hours worked
No paid holidays (holiday pay is not reimbursed by the government for this role)
No paid time off (PTO) is included
Overtime is not permitted unless pre-approved by both the client and the VA
This compensation structure is standard for federal nonpersonal services contract positions.
Benefits
This type of federal contract does not include government funded benefits. In alignment with contract requirements and standard industry practices:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance are not included
Retirement plans are not included
No employer sponsored benefits are offered for this position
Employment Requirements
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background checks, drug and alcohol screening, and onboarding or training. Personnel must comply with VA workplace conduct and appearance standards.
Who Is This Role Ideal For
This position is well suited for candidates who:
Want to support federal work without being a federal employee
Prefer hourly, contract-based roles
Are comfortable in structured, compliance focused environments