Senior Interior Designer - Healthcare Interiors

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.


As a Senior Interior Designer, you will…

• 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.

Why You’ll Love Lionakis…
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.