Healthcare Interior Designer — Patient‑Focused Space Planner

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Interior Designer at the Durham VA Health Care System to plan and manage a comprehensive interior design program from concept through installation.

You will coordinate activities of staff and vendors, ensure patient-friendly, safe, and code-compliant environments, and collaborate with project teams to deliver functional spaces within budget.

Qualifications

• Major study in interior design or related field with 30+ semester hours or NCIDQ exam (transcript required).
• One year of specialized experience in interior design projects such as programming, space planning and aesthetics.
• Valid State driver’s license and safe driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete interior design services from concept to installation.
• Plan and design spaces for new construction and renovations.
• Ensure patient-friendly, safe, code-compliant environments within budget.
• Coordinate with supervisors, vendors and site managers to deliver projects.
• Maintain interior design standards, finish library and related documentation.

Skills

Interior design

Project management

Vendor coordination

Stakeholder liaison

Communication

Education

Interior design degree or NCIDQ

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Interior Designer at the Durham VA Health Care System to plan and manage a comprehensive interior design program from concept through installation.

You will coordinate activities of staff and vendors, ensure patient-friendly, safe, and code-compliant environments, and collaborate with project teams to deliver functional spaces within budget.