Interior Architect/Designer (Medical & Commercial Fitouts)

D2B; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

D2B is seeking an experienced Interior Architect/Designer to lead client-facing concept design and space planning for medical and commercial fit-outs. The role spans from initial consultations to delivering high-impact concept packages and documentation, while aligning with Australian project managers and consultants.

You will apply strong spatial intelligence, materials knowledge, and detailed joinery design to create functional, compliant environments that meet healthcare and commercial needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Architecture is required.
• 4–6+ years of interior design experience in healthcare and commercial fit-outs.
• Experience with concept design, space planning, and documentation delivery.
• Strong English communication for client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead client consultations and present concept designs.
• Develop space plans for medical environments.
• Specify finishes, materials, lighting for healthcare/commercial.
• Advise on layout efficiency and buildability.
• Produce concept packages, layout drawings, joinery details.
• Collaborate with Australian project managers and consultants.
• Ensure design intent aligns with site conditions and construction requirements.

Skills

Client consultations

Space planning

Concept design

Technical detailing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Architecture

Tools

ArchiCAD

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Enscape

Job description

Position : Interior Architect/Designer (Medical & Commercial Fitouts)

Salary : Open

Working Hours & Conditions: AU business hours

OVERVIEW:

Our client is a premier Australian medical and commercial fitout specialist known for delivering end-to-end design and construction solutions across healthcare, dental, pharmacy, and commercial spaces. As part of their global expansion, they are seeking an experienced Interior Architect / Designer to lead client-facing concept design, space planning, and layout coordination. This critical offshore role serves as the first point of contact for prospective clients—running initial consultations, transforming client briefs into high-impact concept designs, and guiding owners toward commercially sound, highly functional solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Client Consultations & Concept Design: Act as the initial primary point of contact for prospective clients; conduct discovery meetings, understand operational needs, and deliver engaging concept presentations that win trust and convert inquiries.

• Space Planning & Layout Coordination: Develop high-performance space plans for specialized medical environments (e.g., reception, consultation rooms, dental surgeries, sterilization areas, and amenities) with a strong focus on workflow, circulation, and equipment integration.

• Finish & Material Selection: Specify durable, aesthetically elevated, and compliant materials, finishes, lighting, and custom joinery tailored to healthcare and commercial applications.

• Commercial Guidance: Confidently advise clients on layout efficiency, material longevity, and buildability, balancing design aesthetics with commercial viability.

• Design & Documentation Delivery: Produce high-quality concept packages, detailed layout coordination drawings, joinery details, and finishes schedules for internal teams and project managers.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Australian-based project managers, contracts administrators, and external engineering/building consultants to ensure design intent aligns seamlessly with site conditions and construction requirements.

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Architecture with 4 to 6+ years of professional experience specializing in interior design, spatial planning, and commercial/healthcare fit-outs.

• Client-Facing Soft Skills: Exceptional spoken and written English with a confident, consultative communication style capable of running live discovery sessions and pitching design concepts to business owners and medical professionals.

• Core Technical Competencies: Strong spatial intelligence, material/finish knowledge, and practical understanding of interior construction detailing and joinery design.

• Software Proficiency: Hands-on mastery of industry-standard design tools (e.g., ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Enscape, or similar 3D rendering platforms).

• Remote Readiness: A reliable home office setup with high-speed internet, a dedicated working space, and the ability to work aligned with Australian business hours.

Preferred Skills: (Nice-To-Have)

• Previous work on Australian fitout projects.
• Medical, dental, healthcare or other commercial interior projects.
• Familiarity with the Australian NCC/BCA, Australian Standards and accessibility requirements relevant to fitout documentation.
• Experience working remotely with builders, project managers and consultant teams.
• Experience developing reception designs, detailed joinery packages and coordinated finishes schedules.