Interior Designer

VW International; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VW International seeks a senior Interior Designer to lead interior design work for a new hospital project, developing SID and CID packages from concept through procurement and FF&E, artwork, and signage.

You will oversee design work, coordinate with vendors on-site, ensure MedMILCON and UFC compliance, and guide end-user coordination to meet CONOPS. A bachelor’s in interior design/architecture, NCIDQ, and 10+ years in healthcare design are required, with DOD facilities experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in interior design or architecture required.
• NCIDQ certification required.
• At least 10 years of interior design experience with 5 years healthcare design experience; DOD facilities preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with project teams and prepare submission-ready documents.
• Proficient in CAD/BIM and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide interior design services for the new hospital project, developing SID and CID packages from concept through procurement and FF&E, artwork and signage.
• Provide oversight, review, and coordination of interior design work prepared by others.
• Supervise vendor installation on project site.
• Track resolution and technical compliance of interior design action items.
• Ensure compliance with MedMILCON and UFC standards.
• Coordinate with leadership and end users to ensure safety and regulation compliance within clinical spaces aligned with equipment and workflow per CONOPS.
• Advise leadership on interior design, technology, and process improvements.
• Support MHS goals regarding patient-centered care, EBD, and LEED standards.
• Maintain design intent and educate users as project progresses.
• Assist Project Manager and Transition Manager with planning and transition activities in relation to FF&E.

Skills

Interior design

Healthcare design

Team collaboration

Multi-project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in interior design/architecture

NCIDQ certified

Tools

CAD

BIM

MS Office Suite

Job description

What We Do

We empower our defense and law enforcement customers to focus on their primary mission by removing friction points and setting them up for long-term success. VWI provides facilities and infrastructure management; our specific services include housing management, custodial services, facilities management, operations & maintenance, and various professional services. By providing strategic, responsive, and mission-driven solutions, we forge long-term partnerships with our customers, vendors, and team members. We invite you to join our team, providing essential services for those who serve our country.

What You’ll Do

• Provide interior design services for the newhospital project developing structural interior design (SID) and comprehensive interior design (CID) packages, from concept through procurement and installation, to include furniture fixtures & equipment (FF&E), artwork and signage.
• Provide oversight, review and coordination of interior design work prepared by others.
• Provide oversight and supervision of vendor installation on project site.
• Track resolution completion and technical compliance of all interior design related action items and tasks for the project.
• Ensure products and materials are in compliance with medical military construction (MedMILCON) and the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), including all applicable standards and guidelines.
• Provide client and end-user coordination as necessary to ensure safety and regulation compliance within departmental and clinical spaces aligns with the equipment plans, furniture plans, specifications, and workflow in accordance with the concept of operations (CONOPS).
• Advise leadership and end users with technical advice and recommendations regarding interior design matters including, technology advancements, product innovations, adaptability and process improvements.
• Provide support and guidance regarding Military Health System (MHS) goals and objectives regarding patient-centered care, evidence-based design (EBD), and leadership in energy & environmental design (LEED) standards.
• Acts as the design 'vision keeper' regarding project goals and objectives, in educating users and maintaining the overall design intent throughout project duration.
• Support Project Manager and Transition Manager with the elements of planning, movement, and transition activities, as it relates to interior design and FF&E goals.
• Required to work independently with little supervision.

What You’ll Have

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in interior design/architecture.
• NCIDQ certified.
• Have 10 years of interior design experience with a minimum of 5 years of healthcare related interior design experience. Experience with DOD medical facilities preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with project management teams in project meetings or individually to correct and prepare documents and products for submission.
• Proficient in CAD with experience in a building information modeling system (BIM).
• Proficient in computer software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Access, and Outlook.
• Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills to multi-levels (end-user to leadership).
• Problem-solving skills and gathering relevant information to defined practical problems.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently or on a team and interact professionally with project managers, team leaders, and engineering staff.
• Ability to attend to details (tactical) while keeping big-picture (strategic) goals in mind.
• Fully capable of managing detailed tasks and apply critical thinking skills.
• Willingness to occasionally work past normal working hours and attend unscheduled meetings.

Traits

Ability to perform under pressure at times and takes pride in understanding, meeting, and exceeding customer needs with an emphasis on producing high-quality documents and products.

VWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer