Senior Interior Designer - Healthcare Interiors

Overview

Are you a seasoned, client-facing interior designer who thrives on leading complex projects, mentoring teams, and delivering thoughtful, high-quality design solutions? Do you enjoy balancing design excellence with project ownership while serving as a trusted advisor to clients? If so, we’re looking for you – a Senior Interior Designer to help lead impactful work across our Healthcare practice, with opportunities to support Education and Civic projects as needed.

We offer a robust bonus plan and flexible work options; health, dental, and vision benefits; competitive paid time off; and a 401(k) with employer match.

• Provide project ownership for large, complex, or multiple interior design projects, ensuring successful outcomes aligned with the firm’s mission and goals.
• Serve as a client-facing leader, building strong relationships and acting as a trusted advisor throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Lead and mentor multiple staff members and project teams across local and regional offices.
• Oversee BIM/Revit design development and the production and coordination of construction documents, including consultant coordination.
• Manage client goals, budgets, and schedules while ensuring quality, accuracy, and adherence to firm standards.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of applicable building codes, agency, and jurisdictional requirements.
• Lead and support the construction administration process, bringing experience and added value to both clients and project teams.
• Oversee furniture selection and specifications, ensuring compliance with client standards and code requirements, while mentoring others.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong time management, ensuring work is completed on schedule and within budget.
• Participate in marketing efforts, proposal development, and business development through established relationships and professional reputation.
• Identify and address risks related to scope, budget, schedule, and construction costs, protecting the firm’s interests.
• Support staffing processes and participate in market and studio leadership meetings.

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or equivalent with a minimum of 8 years of interior or architectural design project experience, or an Associate’s degree with at least 12 years of related experience.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, and work directly with clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project).

• Experience with Healthcare projects (primary focus).
• Experience supporting Education and Civic projects.
• Proficiency in BIM/Revit.
• Experience with Bluebeam.
• LEED accreditation.

At Lionakis, people and design come first. You’ll find:

• A collaborative, design-forward culture that values creativity, mentorship, and shared success.
• The chance to shape stories that impact real communities.
• Hybrid work flexibility, every-other-Friday off options, and a comprehensive benefits package (bonus plan, 401(k) with match, health/dental/vision, generous PTO).
• A workplace deeply committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – in our projects, our people, and our culture.

Join us and help bring our design vision to life—one story at a time.

Compensation: $107,000 - $144,100 annually. Compensation and level DOE.

Studies have shown that underrepresented individuals like women; LGBTQIA+; and BIPOC, among others, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications in a job description or posting. Because we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, we understand the best candidate may come from a non-traditional background to our field of work.

We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described above. Diversity makes us better.