Interior Architect/Designer (Medical & Commercial Fitouts)

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.

Work arrangement
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