Interior Design Services Manager

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Bring your passion for interior design and project leadership to create spaces that support exceptional patient care.

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Duke Health is seeking an experienced and collaborative Interior Design Services Manager to lead interior planning and design initiatives across our healthcare facilities. This role combines interior design expertise, project management, and team leadership to create environments that support exceptional patient care, operational efficiency, and an outstanding experience for patients, visitors, and staff.

The Interior Design Services Manager oversees a team of interior design professionals and leads a diverse portfolio of renovation, relocation, refresh, and facility improvement projects from concept through completion. This position works closely with clinical and administrative leaders, architects, engineers, contractors, and Facilities Operations staff to deliver high-quality, functional, and aesthetically appropriate healthcare environments.

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• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• NCIDQ certification or other relevant professional certifications.
• Project Management training or certification.
• Five (5) or more years of interior design and/or interior project management experience.
• Healthcare, higher education, or commercial design experience preferred.
• Interior planning, space utilization, and workplace design.
• Project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution.
• Team leadership and stakeholder relationship management.
• Knowledge of healthcare design considerations, codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Sketch Up, Enscape, CET, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and project management platforms.

Education - Bachelor's degree. Additional training in Project Management coursework or certification in Project Management is desired.

Experience – Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in project management, including complex projects involving multiple functional groups.

Experience in medical education/publishing, clinical research, or medical product development is desired.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

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• Direct interior renovation, relocation, refresh, and facility improvement projects across Duke Health facilities.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and implementation plans.
• Coordinate project activities with architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and proactively manage risks, budgets, and timelines.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction for the interior design team.
• Assign projects, manage workloads, and establish priorities to support organizational needs.
• Foster collaboration, professional development, and high-quality project execution.
• Develop innovative interior planning solutions that support patient care, staff efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
• Create space plans, finish palettes, furniture standards, and design specifications.
• Maintain and apply organizational design standards and branding requirements.
• Evaluate space utilization and recommend improvements to maximize functionality and user experience.

• Consult with department leaders, clinicians, and end users to understand project needs and goals.
• Present design concepts, recommendations, budgets, and implementation strategies.
• Build strong relationships across the organization to ensure successful project outcomes.

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