Interior Designer II - Healthcare Practice

EwingCole; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible/hybrid work options

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

EwingCole in Philadelphia seeks an Interior Designer II with 5+ years of experience to lead interior design on projects, develop client presentations, and produce construction documentation. The role requires strong visual, verbal, and written communication, and a capability to mentor junior staff.

Ideal candidates have healthcare design knowledge, experience across phases, and ability to collaborate with architects, engineers, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in interior design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit and the Adobe Suite.
• Strong conceptual and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of interior architecture detailing and finish materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design efforts on projects and develop client presentations.
• Prepare construction documents and furniture specifications.
• Mentor junior designers and coordinate with architects, engineers and stakeholders.
• Lead design reviews and client presentations and assist in marketing/design documents.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Suite

3D modeling software

Education

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

Tools

SketchUp

Rhino

Job 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, you will lead the interior design effort of interior architecture on projects, including the development of client presentations and the production of construction documentation. The ideal candidate has a strong visual, oral and written communication style, 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, highly organized, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, works collaboratively with architects, engineers and project stakeholders, and has a proven ability to mentor and foster junior staff.

Job Type: Full‑time

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) to create interior environments that serve the client’s goals and respond 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 toward 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 these 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

• 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 (SketchUp, 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

Please submit a PDF of your portfolio to be considered.

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.