Senior Interior Designer

Title: Senior Interior Designer Reports to: Principal Architect / Senior Project Architect Dept: Interior Design Location: Royal Oak, MI Lead Architecture Firm is seeking a Senior Interior Designer with healthcare experience and NCIDQ certification to lead interior design scope on complex, multi-phase projects. The Senior Interior Designer leads interior design scope on complex healthcare, institutional, and commercial projects from programming through FF&E installation. This individual brings deep knowledge of evidence-based design, healthcare material and infection-control requirements, and the technical skills to produce complete interior construction documents. This role will work directly alongside licensed architects, interface with clients, and see your decisions carry through from programming to punch list. Key Responsibilities Lead interior design development for assigned projects: space planning, finish selections, furniture programming, and signage/wayfindingProduce interior construction documents including reflected ceiling plans, interior elevations, millwork details, and finish schedulesApply evidence-based design (EBD) principles in healthcare settings; demonstrate familiarity with FGI Guidelines for finish and material selectionSelect and specify FF&E; manage finish library, product research, and vendor relationshipsPrepare and present design concepts to clients; facilitate finish selection meetings and mock-up reviewsCoordinate interior design scope with architectural and MEP documentation to resolve conflictsConduct site visits during construction to review finishes, millwork, and FF&E installationMentor Interior Designers; review work product and ensure consistency with project standards Qualifications NCIDQ certification required 7+ years of interior design experience with at least 2 years in healthcare or institutional settingsProficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite; experience with SketchUp or 3ds Max a plusStrong knowledge of applicable codes: IBC occupancy and egress, ADA/ABA, and FGI GuidelinesExcellent client-facing presentation and communication skillsDetail-oriented with ability to manage multiple finish packages and FF&E specifications concurrently