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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 senior 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.
• 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.