Designer - Healthcare Interiors - Mid Level

Gensler • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

At Gensler Columbus, you’ll design healthcare interiors that directly impact patient outcomes, staff well‑being, and community resilience. As a Healthcare Interior Designer, you’ll collaborate with a nationally recognized practice to translate research, clinical insight, and human-centered design into environments that support the future of care delivery. This role is ideal for a designer who thrives at the intersection of design excellence, technical rigor, and purpose-driven work—and who wants to grow within a collaborative, mentorship-focused studio.

Requirements

• 5+ years of interior design experience focused exclusively on healthcare environments
• Proven experience delivering projects from early planning through construction
• Strong knowledge of FGI, NFPA, and healthcare-specific regulatory requirements
• Deep understanding of interior construction documents, materials, finishes, and specifications
• Confidence navigating building codes, standards, and complex project conditions
• Advanced Revit proficiency and comfort working in fast-paced, multi-project environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design from an accredited program
• Collaborative mindset, curiosity, and a commitment to design excellence
• Ability to build and sustain client relationships through trusted project delivery

Nice To Haves

• NCIDQ certification and LEED AP (or in progress) preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and support healthcare interior projects from programming through construction administration, ensuring design intent and clinical requirements are fully realized
• Partner with Design Directors and multidisciplinary teams to develop compelling, high-performing healthcare environments
• Translate conceptual ideas into high-quality 2D/3D models, renderings, and construction documents
• Contribute to space planning strategies, finish palettes, specifications, and detailed interior documentation
• Prepare and present FF&E selections that balance durability, infection control, aesthetics, and user experience
• Apply hand sketching and advanced digital tools to communicate design ideas with clarity and confidence
• Coordinate with consultants, vendors, fabricators, and healthcare stakeholders throughout project delivery
• Support construction-phase activities to ensure design quality, compliance, and execution
• Engage in studio culture, mentoring, learning programs, and emerging technologies (including AI-driven workflows)

Benefits

• Gensler is committed to supporting a healthy and balanced lifestyle for our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, and paid time off.
• Additional benefits include 401(k), profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice‑annual bonus opportunities.
• We actively support licensure and professional development through reimbursement for professional licenses, renewals, exam fees, and eligible tuition expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level