Interior Designer

SFCS Architects; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Travel opportunities

Job summary

SFCS Architects in Charlotte seeks an accomplished Interior Designer with extensive senior living design experience to join our team. The role blends hands‑on project work with leadership, mentoring, and client relationship responsibilities, ensuring design excellence across healthcare, education, and government facilities nationwide.

You will lead complex projects, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with Architecture, Engineering, and Project Management to deliver design solutions on time and

Qualifications

• NCIDQ Certification required.
• 15+ years of progressive interior design experience with leadership of complex projects.
• Senior living experience strongly preferred; healthcare, education, or institutional backgrounds valued.
• Proficiency in Revit; familiarity with SketchUp and/or AutoCAD; knowledge of Newforma/Enscape/Lumion is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop thoughtful, creative design concepts tailored to client needs and program requirements.
• Present confidently to clients and contribute expertise throughout decision making.
• Serve as a trusted design resource within the office, mentoring and guiding colleagues.
• Manage interior design across the project lifecycle, aligning with budget, schedule, and design intent.
• Coordinate across architecture, engineering, vendors and consultants.

Skills

NCIDQ

Senior design

Client relationships

Team leadership

Revit

Education

Interior Design degree (Bachelor/Master)

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Newforma

Enscape

Lumion

Job description

As a collaborative and innovative center of design excellence, SFCS is dedicated to defining the next generation of Living, Learning and Healing Environments. Our family-oriented culture aims to provide an exceptional employment experience through which we deliver extraordinary service. From our four regionally located offices in North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky and Pennsylvania, we provide specialization in the design of senior living, education, healthcare and government facilities nationwide.

We are currently seeking an accomplished and highly skilled Interior Designer with extensive experience in senior living design to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for an experienced design professional who enjoys remaining actively engaged in project work while also serving as a trusted resource within the office. The ideal candidate will bring a high level of design and technical expertise, sound professional judgment, and a collaborative approach, while modeling the quality, professionalism, and design excellence we expect at SFCS.

Qualifications

• NCIDQ Certification required.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Interior Design from an accredited university.
• 15+ years of progressive professional interior design experience, with demonstrated leadership of complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Significant experience in senior living strongly preferred; experience in healthcare, commercial, institutional, higher education, or multi-family environments also valued.
• Demonstrated ability to lead client relationships, design presentations, project teams, and complex decision-making.
• Experience mentoring and developing interior design professionals.
• Strong understanding of project delivery, budgets, schedules, construction documentation, FF&E, and construction administration.
• Renovation and repositioning experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Revit and familiarity with SketchUp and/or AutoCAD. Knowledge of Newforma, Enscape, and/or Lumion is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

Design Expertise & Client Engagement

• Develop thoughtful and creative design concepts tailored to client needs, project goals, and program requirements.
• Present confidently to clients and contribute expertise and professional judgment throughout the decision‑making process.
• Serve as a trusted design resource within the office, sharing knowledge and providing guidance based on extensive project and industry experience.
• Model a high standard of design quality, professionalism, collaboration, and client service for other team members.

Project Delivery

• Manage the interior design process throughout the entire project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with program requirements, budget, schedule, and design intent.
• Work closely with Project Managers to manage project priorities, schedules, and internal budgets for the interior design scope.
• Remain hands‑on in project production, including finish and material selections, documentation, specifications, FF&E, and other project deliverables.
• Independently manage complex assignments and identify solutions to design, technical, and coordination challenges.
• Balance multiple projects and priorities while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail.

Technical Expertise

• Produce and review schematic designs, design development documents, construction drawings, specifications, and FF&E documentation.
• Provide a high level of technical knowledge and practical expertise throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Participate actively in construction administration, procurement, installation, and project closeout.
• Coordinate effectively across architecture, engineering, vendors, consultants, and other disciplines.
• Serve as a resource to other team members when complex design or technical questions arise.

Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

• Work collaboratively with Interior Design, Architecture, Engineering, and Project Management teams.
• Share knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices with less‑experienced team members.
• Provide informal guidance and support to colleagues without having formal supervisory responsibilities.
• Help reinforce SFCS standards and expectations through the quality and consistency of your own work.
• Contribute to a collaborative office environment and serve as an example of strong professional practice for others.

Marketing & Business Development

• Participate in client interviews, presentations, proposals, and other business development activities.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships throughout the life of a project.
• Bring knowledge of the senior living market and client needs to project and pursuit discussions.
• Represent SFCS professionally with clients, consultants, vendors, and industry partners.

Why SFCS?

• Opportunities to work on meaningful projects that improve lives, particularly in the senior living sector.
• A collaborative, innovative environment that encourages professional growth and creativity.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Additional Information

• Travel will be required (locally and nationally) to meet project needs.
• We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.