Interior Designer II - Healthcare Practice

EwingCole • Philadelphia, PA

174d • Hybrid

About The Position

EwingCole is seeking an ambitious and energetic Interior Designer II with a minimum of 5 years of experience to join their Philadelphia office. This role involves leading the interior design effort on projects, including client presentations and the production of construction documentation. The ideal candidate will have experience in healthcare design, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage all phases of design. They should be self-directed, detail-oriented, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Collaboration with architects, engineers, and stakeholders is key, as is the ability to mentor junior staff.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in interior design, ideally in healthcare design.
• Working knowledge of healthcare design and its specific challenges.
• Experience in managing and executing all phases of design.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
• Ability to work collaboratively with architects, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Proven ability to mentor and foster junior staff.
• 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 (Sketch up, 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.

Nice To Haves

• Comprehensive understanding of sustainable design concepts and experience with LEED (or other rating systems) documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the interior design effort of interior architecture on projects, including the development of client presentations and the production of construction documentation.
• Conduct and verify programming with clients.
• Create interior environments that serve client goals and respond to their spatial needs, image, and aesthetic requirements.
• Develop code compliant designs and schematic fundamental design reports.
• Select appropriate finish materials and furnishings and prepare furniture budgets.
• Develop presentation materials including 3D renderings and lead/participate in client design presentations.
• Participate in in-house design review presentations.
• Collaborate with lighting designer to develop lighting concepts and initial fixture selection.
• Coordinate work with other disciplines.
• Articulate design principles for the detailing phase of the project.
• Execute and enhance design intent while preparing construction documents.
• Ensure consistent development of the project towards design concepts with other disciplines.
• Develop project and furniture specifications and other technical requirements.
• Supervise and mentor less experienced designers.
• Prepare submittal responses, shop drawing review, and construction site visits.
• Prepare interiors and furniture punch lists.
• Prepare construction phase design directives.
• Assist market segment leaders and marketing department in preparing design documents and presentation materials.
• Assist in the development of fees for proposals.
• Participate in interviews for potential project work.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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