Position : Interior Architect/Designer (Medical & Commercial Fitouts)
Salary : Open
Working Hours & Conditions: AU business hours
OVERVIEW:
Our client is a premier Australian medical and commercial fitout specialist known for delivering end-to-end design and construction solutions across healthcare, dental, pharmacy, and commercial spaces. As part of their global expansion, they are seeking an experienced Interior Architect / Designer to lead client-facing concept design, space planning, and layout coordination. This critical offshore role serves as the first point of contact for prospective clients—running initial consultations, transforming client briefs into high-impact concept designs, and guiding owners toward commercially sound, highly functional solutions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Client Consultations & Concept Design: Act as the initial primary point of contact for prospective clients; conduct discovery meetings, understand operational needs, and deliver engaging concept presentations that win trust and convert inquiries.
- Space Planning & Layout Coordination: Develop high-performance space plans for specialized medical environments (e.g., reception, consultation rooms, dental surgeries, sterilization areas, and amenities) with a strong focus on workflow, circulation, and equipment integration.
- Finish & Material Selection: Specify durable, aesthetically elevated, and compliant materials, finishes, lighting, and custom joinery tailored to healthcare and commercial applications.
- Commercial Guidance: Confidently advise clients on layout efficiency, material longevity, and buildability, balancing design aesthetics with commercial viability.
- Design & Documentation Delivery: Produce high-quality concept packages, detailed layout coordination drawings, joinery details, and finishes schedules for internal teams and project managers.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Australian-based project managers, contracts administrators, and external engineering/building consultants to ensure design intent aligns seamlessly with site conditions and construction requirements.
Requirements
- Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Architecture with 4 to 6+ years of professional experience specializing in interior design, spatial planning, and commercial/healthcare fit-outs.
- Client-Facing Soft Skills: Exceptional spoken and written English with a confident, consultative communication style capable of running live discovery sessions and pitching design concepts to business owners and medical professionals.
- Core Technical Competencies: Strong spatial intelligence, material/finish knowledge, and practical understanding of interior construction detailing and joinery design.
- Software Proficiency: Hands-on mastery of industry-standard design tools (e.g., ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Enscape, or similar 3D rendering platforms).
- Remote Readiness: A reliable home office setup with high-speed internet, a dedicated working space, and the ability to work aligned with Australian business hours.
Preferred Skills: (Nice-To-Have)
- Previous work on Australian fitout projects.
- Medical, dental, healthcare or other commercial interior projects.
- Familiarity with the Australian NCC/BCA, Australian Standards and accessibility requirements relevant to fitout documentation.
- Experience working remotely with builders, project managers and consultant teams.
- Experience developing reception designs, detailed joinery packages and coordinated finishes schedules.