Senior Interior Designer — Healing Spaces Leader

NBBJ Design; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

NBBJ New York is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to join our studio and lead design development from concept through construction. This role involves managing complex healthcare projects, mentoring junior designers, and driving a cohesive, design-forward narrative across disciplines.

You will collaborate with architects, planners, BIM integration leaders, and urban designers to deliver integrated, evidence-based spaces that heal and engage users.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of professional experience in Interior Design and/or Interior Architecture.
• Previous experience working on complex healthcare projects in all phases of design is preferred.
• Architectural or interior design professional licensure a plus.
• LEED accreditation or within 18 months of hire.
• Strong marketing, interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Be a champion of design excellence across the firm, leading our practice in setting new standards for innovation, performance, social and environmental impact.
• Lead design process for multiple scales and complexities of projects, from large buildings to small renovations, from concept through CA.
• Mentor and grow junior interior design talent and lead teams on multiple projects concurrently.
• Collaborate across disciplines with architects, planners, lighting and graphic designers to develop a unified design narrative.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Marketing

Team leadership

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

Revit

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

SketchUp

Rhino

3DS Max

Job description

NBBJ New York is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to join our studio and lead design development from concept through construction. This role involves managing complex healthcare projects, mentoring junior designers, and driving a cohesive, design-forward narrative across disciplines.

You will collaborate with architects, planners, BIM integration leaders, and urban designers to deliver integrated, evidence-based spaces that heal and engage users.