Senior Living Interior Design Leader

Penta Nova; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SFCS is seeking an accomplished Interior Designer with extensive senior living design experience to join our Charlotte team. This role emphasizes hands-on project work while mentoring others and guiding client relationships.

The ideal candidate brings a high level of design and technical expertise, professional judgment, and a collaborative approach aligned with SFCS standards of quality and service.

Qualifications

• NCIDQ Certification is required.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Interior Design from an accredited university.
• 15+ years of progressive interior design experience with leadership of complex projects.
• Senior living experience strongly preferred; healthcare/education/multi-family also valued.
• Ability to lead client relationships, design presentations, and project teams.
• Experience mentoring interior design professionals.
• Strong knowledge of project delivery, budgets, schedules, construction docs, FF&E, and construction administration.
• Renovation and repositioning experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Revit; familiarity with SketchUp and/or AutoCAD; knowledge of Newforma, Enscape, and/or Lumion is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop thoughtful and creative design concepts tailored to client needs, project goals, and program requirements.
• Present confidently to clients and contribute expertise and professional judgment throughout the decision-making process.
• Serve as a trusted design resource within the office, sharing knowledge and providing guidance based on extensive project and industry experience.
• Model a high standard of design quality, professionalism, collaboration, and client service for other team members.
• Manage the interior design process throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with program, budget, schedule, and design intent.
• Work closely with Project Managers to manage project priorities, schedules, and internal budgets for the interior design scope.
• Remain hands-on in project production, including finish/material selections, documentation, specifications, FF&E, and other deliverables.
• Independently manage complex assignments and identify solutions to design, technical, and coordination challenges.
• Balance multiple projects and priorities while maintaining quality and attention to detail.

Skills

Leadership of complex projects

Client relationships

Mentoring interior design pros

Education

NCIDQ Certification

Bachelor0or Master0in Interior Design

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Newforma

Enscape

Lumion

Job description

SFCS is seeking an accomplished Interior Designer with extensive senior living design experience to join our Charlotte team. This role emphasizes hands-on project work while mentoring others and guiding client relationships.

The ideal candidate brings a high level of design and technical expertise, professional judgment, and a collaborative approach aligned with SFCS standards of quality and service.