Design Coordinator

WELLTOWER – REIMAGINE REAL ESTATE WITH US

At Welltower, we’re transforming how the world thinks about senior living and wellness-focused real estate. As a global leader in residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure, we create vibrant, purpose-driven communities where housing, healthcare, and hospitality converge. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and endlessly ambitious—guided by our mantra: The only easy day was yesterday.

We’re looking for bold, independent thinkers who thrive on challenge, embrace complexity, and are driven to deliver long-term value. Every team member is empowered to think like an owner, innovate fearlessly, and lead from where they stand. If you're passionate about outcomes and inspired by the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare infrastructure, we want you on our best-in-class team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Interior Design Coordinator to join our industry-leading S&P 500 REIT. This role involves managing large-scale design solutions for senior living residential real estate. With over $70 billion in assets across 2,000 properties in three countries, this position will specifically support our UK portfolio (England, Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland). This is a field-based role, requiring a home office and occasional travel to properties within the assigned area.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate and support the design team in all phases of multiple design projects, from design development through construction management and installation.
• Assist with sourcing furniture, fabrics, fixtures, and finishes in line with project needs, the design team’s vision, and project budget.
• Develop furniture, fabric, and material studies for in-house designers.
• Prepare and maintain finish schedules, specifications, furnishing budgets, product logs, and shop drawings.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, vendors, and operators to support project execution.
• Assist with scheduling installations, field verification, and punch-list completion.
• Attend design presentations, progress meetings, frame walks, installations, final walks, and follow-up meetings.
• Maintain project documentation and records, and assist with processing vendor invoices for payment.
• Build productive relationships with clients, design showrooms, vendors, and operator partners.
• Stay current with design trends, materials, building codes, regulations, and industry standards relevant to residential and commercial design.
• Proficient in one or more: AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Revit, Microsoft Office, SketchUp, and Design Manager.
• Escalate project issues requiring design decisions to the Interior Design Manager.
• Assist the VP of Design, Creative Designer with special design projects as necessary.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TRAVEL

This role will require regular travel (up to 50%) to properties throughout your region as well as travel to our regional offices as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Interior Design or a related field.
• Preferred background in hospitality, multi-family, and commercial design; senior living design experience is not required.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Revit, AutoCAD , InDesign, Photoshop, PowerPoint and Sketchup
• Understanding of Building and ADA codes is preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong multitasking, prioritization, and deadline management skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a professional attitude.
• Active and Unrestricted Motor Vehicle License: travel (including overnight trips and flights) is required.

Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus

• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays

• Employee Stock Purchase Program – purchase shares at a 15% discount

• Pension Scheme + Profit Sharing Program

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Comprehensive and progressive Medical/Dental/Vision options

• Professional Growth

• And much more! https://welltower.com/newsroom/careers/

ABOUT WELLTOWER

Welltower® Inc. (NYSE: WELL) an S&P 500 company, is the world's preeminent residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure company. Our portfolio of 1,500+ Seniors and Wellness Housing communities is positioned at the intersection of housing, healthcare, and hospitality, creating vibrant communities for mature renters and older adults in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. We also seek to support physicians in our Outpatient Medical buildings with the critical infrastructure needed to deliver quality care.

Our real estate portfolio is unmatched, located in highly attractive micro-markets with stunning built environments. Yet, we are an unusual real estate organization as we view ourselves as a product company in a real estate wrapper driven by relationships and unconventional culture.

Through our disciplined approach to capital allocation powered by our data science platform and superior operating results driven by the Welltower Business System, we aspire to deliver long-term compounding of per share growth and returns for our existing investors – our North Star.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and verification of employment, education, and other credentials relevant to the position.

Welltower is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet