Sr. Interior Designer - Full time - Detroit

GENERAL SUMMARY:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Interior Design leader with a strong background in healthcare design to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for a designer who thrives in collaborative environments, has a deep understanding of healthcare settings, and is passionate about creating spaces that promote wellness, safety, and functionality. As a mid-level designer, you will contribute to all phases of design from concept development through construction documentation, with a focus on clinical and healthcare-related projects such as hospitals, outpatient centers, medical offices, and specialty care facilities.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with project teams to develop interior design concepts that support healthcare-specific goals, user needs, and regulatory requirements.
• Produce detailed design drawings, finish boards, presentations, and construction documentation using Revit, AutoCAD, and other design software.
• Select materials, finishes, FF&E, and lighting appropriate for healthcare settings, balancing aesthetics, durability, and infection control.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, project managers and clients to ensure design intent is maintained throughout all phases and to completion.
• Stay current with healthcare design trends, evidence-based design principles, and building codes/regulations specific to healthcare (e.g., FGI, ADA, Joint Commission).
• Stay current on trends in healthcare design, sustainability, and innovations in patient-centered environments.
• Work with Healing Arts for selection/review of artwork for project specific needs.
• Work alongside Infectious Disease, EVS and plant operations teams to help uphold the Henry Ford Health (HFH) aesthetics and standards are maintained.
• Contacts furniture vendors and sales reps to evaluate furniture quality, cost, and availability, delivery schedules and other related factors. Arrange on site updates/presentations as required.
• Helps in coordination of an inventory system of all furnishings/furniture required to maintain HF sites.
• Inspects existing inventory for safety and code compliance.
• Develops budgets for unit approval and project estimates.
• Helps manage, inventory, recommend and implement space standards for overall organizational use.
• Support construction administration by reviewing submittals, attending site visits, and resolving field issues.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field from a CIDA accredited program.
• 4-10 years of professional experience, with at least 2+ years focused on healthcare design projects.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office; knowledge of Enscape or other rendering tools a plus.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare codes, standards, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Self-directed and motivated.
• Effective collaborator; accountable for self and others.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

NCIDQ certification preferred or in progress; LEED AP, EDAC certification is a plus.

• Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the Henry Ford Health Customer Service Policy

• Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal office environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures.
• Travel necessary to meetings, business locations, medical centers, schools, community partner sites, and/or health fairs. This may include working outdoors where temperatures are not controlled.

Additional Information

• Organization: Corporate Services
• Department: Facilities Administration
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable