Interior Designer 2 - Healthcare Practice

EwingCole, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible/hybrid work options

Parental leave

Comprehensive insurance

Job summary

EwingCole is seeking an ambitious Interior Designer II for our Philadelphia office to lead interior design efforts across projects and drive client presentations and construction documentation. The role emphasizes collaboration with architects, engineers and stakeholders, with a focus on healthcare environments.

The candidate will manage design development, detailing, and furniture specifications while mentoring junior designers and contributing to project delivery in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience with interior design, some in healthcare or related sectors.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Suite, and 3D modeling software (SketchUp, Rhino).
• Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Science in Interior Design/Interior Architecture/Architecture.
• Excellent conceptual skills and understanding of interior architecture.
• Polished skills in client design visioning sessions and presentations.
• Knowledge of interior architectural detailing and finish materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead the interior design effort across projects from concept to construction documents.
• Develop client presentations and production of construction documentation.
• Mentor and guide junior designers on tasks and progress.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers and project stakeholders to meet goals.
• Develop and manage furniture budgets and specifications.
• Lead design presentations to clients and internal reviews.
• Collaborate with lighting designer on concepts and fixtures.

Skills

Conceptual design

Client presentations

Collaboration

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Word

Excel

Adobe Suite

3D modeling

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Science in Interior Design / Interior Architecture / Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Rhino

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Creative Suite

3D Modeling Software

Job description

Description

EwingCole is a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, interior design and planning firm with offices across the country. Our multi-disciplinary practice is built on the core values of professional excellence, design quality and collaboration. We are seeking an ambitious and energetic Interior Designer II with a minimum of 5 years of experience to join our Philadelphia office.

As an Interior Designer II your position entails leading the interior design effort of interior architecture on projects, including the development of client presentations and the production of construction documentation. The team player we are looking for has 5+ years of experience, ideally in healthcare design, and possesses strong visual, oral and written communication skills. A successful candidate will be someone who has a working knowledge of healthcare design and the specific challenges of the discipline; experience in managing and executing all phases of design; is self-directed, detail-oriented, and highly organized; thrives in a fast-paced environment; can work collaboratively with architects, engineers and project stakeholders to achieve project goals; and has a proven ability to mentor and foster junior staff.

Essential Functions:

• Schematic Design and Design Development
• Conduct and verify programming with clients (as required by project type).
• Work with the project manager and the project lead designer(s) in creating interior environments which serve the client's goals and responds to their desired spatial needs, image and aesthetic requirements.
• Develop code compliant designs.
• Develop schematic fundamental design reports.
• Select appropriate finish materials and furnishings.
• Prepare furniture budgets.
• Develop presentation materials including 3D renderings.
• Lead and participate in design presentations to the client.
• Participate in the projects' in-house design review presentations.
• Collaborate with lighting designer to develop lighting concepts and initial fixture selection.
• Coordinate work with other disciplines.
• Construction Documents
• Collaborate with the design team in articulating design principles that help govern the detailing phase of the project.
• Execute and enhance the design intent while preparing the construction documents.
• Work with architecture and the engineering disciplines to ensure a consistent development of the project towards the design concepts established in earlier phases.
• Develop project and furniture specifications and other technical requirements of projects.
• Supervise and mentor less experienced designers in above tasks.
• Construction Administration
• Prepare submittal responses, shop drawing review and construction site visits.
• Prepare interiors and furniture punch lists.
• Work with the technical team in preparing construction phase design directives.
• Assist market segment leaders and the marketing department in the preparation of design documents and presentation materials.
• Assist in the development of fees for proposals.
• Participate in interviews for potential project work.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or Architecture
• Five years of experience with interior design, some of which is in a specialized area (i.e. healthcare, academics, science and technology, commercial, etc.)
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Suite, 3D modeling software (Sketch up, Rhino)
• Excellent conceptual skills and understanding of interior architecture
• Polished skills in client design visioning sessions and presentations
• Complete knowledge of interior architectural detailing
• Comprehensive understanding of finish materials and their application

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Comprehensive understanding of sustainable design concepts and experience with LEED (or other rating systems) documentation

Benefits of Working at EwingCole

Generous paid time off, 401(k) plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, flexible/hybrid work options, paid parental leave, excellent insurance offerings including medical, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity protection and more.

EwingCole does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any resume submitted by an agency without a prior written agreement will be deemed the property of EwingCole and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired.