Interior Designer - Health Market

Gresham Smith; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Licensure support

Professional organization engagement

Transit program

Telemedicine access

Job summary

Gresham Smith’s Nashville Office is seeking an experienced Interior Designer to lead healthcare interiors, develop concepts with a multi-disciplinary team, and deliver project documentation from programming to construction administration.

You will create renderings, lead design presentations, and mentor junior staff while collaborating to stay within budgets and schedules. This role emphasizes patient-centered spaces and high-quality design deliverables in a people-first culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design/Architecture from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 8 years of job-related design experience.
• Professional registration is required.
• Previous experience in Healthcare interior design, preferably within an architectural firm, is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Revit and AutoCAD required.
• Experience using Rhino, Photoshop, SketchUp, Lumion, Enscape, and/or other 3D rendering software programs is a plus.
• Ability to interact professionally and comfortably with various personalities and communication styles and build and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong presentation, time management, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project interior designer by developing concepts in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
• Create concept renderings and diagrams, participate in charrettes and ensure project Big Idea is carried through to deliverables.
• Participate in design presentations and user group meetings with clients.
• Lead interior design/interior architecture portion of a project through programming, space planning, schematic design, design development, construction documentation and construction administration.
• Coordinate documentation with other disciplines, and work together to develop holistic solutions.
• Lead FF&E concept and finish palette/material selection to support end user experience, functional needs and facility requirements.
• Participate in project pursuits and development of marketing materials.
• Direct the work of others to completion and review for quality, conformance with design intent and code compliance.
• Guide and mentor less experienced professionals, providing regular feedback.
• Collaborate in developing project budget and schedule and following through or making adjustments when necessary.
• Follow Gresham Smith standards for documentation, design process and project organization.
• Stay current with trends in planning Healthcare spaces, and share learning with others.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Portfolio development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design/Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

Photoshop

SketchUp

Lumion

Enscape

Job description

Gresham Smith | Nashville Office (HQ)
Nashville, TN 37201, USA

Description

About Us

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life's essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you're joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as aBest Place to Workbecause we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design/Architecture from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 8 years of job-related design experience required.
• Professional registration is required.
• Previous experience in Healthcare interior design, preferably within an architectural firm, is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Revit and AutoCAD required.
• Experience using Rhino, Photoshop, Sketch-up, Lumion, Enscape, and/or other 3D rendering software programs is a plus.
• Ability to interact professionally and comfortably with various personalities and communication styles and build and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly in Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong presentation, time management, and organizational skills.

* Please include a portfolio of work samples along with a resume/CV in your online application.

About the Role

As an Interior Designer, you will:

• Serve as project interior designer by developing concepts in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
• Create concept renderings and diagrams, participate in charrettes and ensure project "Big Idea" is carried through to deliverables.
• Participate in design presentations and user group meetings with clients.
• Lead interior design/interior architecture portion of a project through programming, space planning, schematic design, design development, construction documentation and construction administration.
• Coordinate documentation with other disciplines, and work together to develop holistic solutions.
• Lead FF&E concept and finish palette/material selection to support end user experience, functional needs and facility requirements.
• Participate in project pursuits and development of marketing materials.
• Direct the work of others to completion and review for quality, conformance with design intent and code compliance.
• Guide and mentor less experienced professionals, providing regular feedback.
• Collaborate in developing project budget and schedule and following through or making adjustments when necessary.
• Follow Gresham Smith standards for documentation, design process and project organization.
• Stay current with trends in planning Healthcare spaces, and share learning with others.

Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.

Join Us

If you're excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Here’s what you can expect:

Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.

Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.

• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
• Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
• Family Planning and Parental Leave
• Mass/Public Transit Program
• Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!

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