Interior Design Services Manager Job Details | Duke Careers

Duke Health is an academic health system seeking an experienced Interior Design Services Manager to lead interior planning and design initiatives across its healthcare facilities. The role manages interior renovation and facility improvement projects, leads an interior design team, develops healthcare environment solutions, partners with stakeholders, and oversees FF&E and project implementation.

Responsibilities

Direct interior renovation, relocation, refresh, and facility improvement projects across Duke Health facilitiesDevelop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and implementation plansCoordinate project activities with architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholdersMonitor project progress and proactively manage risks, budgets, and timelinesProvide leadership, coaching, and direction for the interior design teamAssign projects, manage workloads, and establish priorities to support organizational needsFoster collaboration, professional development, and high-quality project executionDevelop innovative interior planning solutions that support patient care, staff efficiency, and operational effectivenessCreate space plans, finish palettes, furniture standards, and design specificationsMaintain and apply organizational design standards and branding requirementsEvaluate space utilization and recommend improvements to maximize functionality and user experienceConsult with department leaders, clinicians, and end users to understand project needs and goalsPresent design concepts, recommendations, budgets, and implementation strategiesBuild strong relationships across the organization to ensure successful project outcomesCoordinate the selection and procurement of furnishings, finishes, fixtures, artwork, and related interior elementsDevelop and manage FF&E budgets and replacement plansWork with vendors and suppliers to ensure quality, performance, and compliance with organizational standardsCoordinate installation and implementation activities with contractors and internal tradesConduct site visits, inspections, punch-list reviews, and occupancy planning activitiesEnsure completed projects align with approved plans, quality standards, and user expectations
Skills

* 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* 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, SketchUp, Enscape, CET, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and project management platformsBachelor's degreeFour (4) years of progressively responsible experience in project management, including complex projects involving multiple functional groupsOR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE* Healthcare, higher education, or commercial design experience preferred* Commercial furniture dealership experience strongly preferredAdditional training in Project Management coursework or certification in Project Management is desiredExperience in medical education/publishing, clinical research, or medical product development is desired
Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programsGenerous retirement benefitsA wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team membersOn-site work arrangement
Company Overview

The official LinkedIn Page of Duke University It was founded in 1930, and is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://medschool.duke.edu/.