About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Interior Designer to join our Interior Design Section, supporting major construction and renovation projects within a federal healthcare facility. This role works under the direction of a Supervisory Interior Designer but is expected to independently plan, manage, and execute design projects from concept through installation — including space planning, budgeting, furniture/fixture/equipment (FF&E) procurement, and move/activation coordination.
This is a hands-on, high-responsibility role for a designer comfortable working in a patient-care healthcare environment, navigating government procurement processes, and coordinating across multiple stakeholders and vendors.
What You'll Do
- Independently plan and execute interior design projects across a range of healthcare space types — offices, conference rooms, patient exam and treatment rooms, waiting rooms, lobbies, break rooms, storage, and support spaces
- Prepare detailed AutoCAD drawings, layouts, FF&E plans, color schemes, and presentation visuals
- Interpret architectural drawings and ensure design plans align with facility standards and building codes
- Develop procurement packages, including Statements of Work (SOW), technical specifications, cost estimates, bid sheets, and budgets
- Manage FF&E procurement financials and coordinate with vendors on delivery and installation timelines
- Maintain the Interior Design Resource Library (drawings, specs, correspondence, project documentation)
- Oversee installation activities, review wayfinding/signage and furniture plans, and direct installation crews
- Create and manage punch lists, coordinating resolution with furniture dealers and installers
- Coordinate move/activation planning with Contracting, Logistics, Environmental Management Services (EMS), IT, Materials Management, and end users
- Lead stakeholder meetings to plan space transitions, accounting for staff/patient/visitor flow, infection control, security, and logistics
- Support facility teams in assessing current operations and planning new space configurations
What You Bring
Required:
- Working familiarity with Patient-Centered Care principles in a healthcare setting
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications
- Strong freehand and to-scale drafting skills, including on-site field measurement
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with contractors, vendors, management, and facility staff
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on complex, multi-phase projects
- Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards, including ABAAS, VA Barrier Free Design Guide, ICC, OSHA, and NFPA
Education & Experience (at least one required):
- Bachelor's degree, or
- 8–10 years of professional interior design experience
- Healthcare design experience is required regardless of which path above is met
Preferred:
- One or more of the following certifications: NCIDQ, PMP, EDAC, or LEED
- Experience with Microsoft Project and/or Revit (beneficial, not required)
Work Environment
This role is based on-site at a VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) medical facility and requires coordination with multiple internal departments and external vendors throughout the lifecycle of construction and activation projects.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $84,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
