Sr. Designer - Interiors

Description

• Develops innovative design concepts which are practical, aesthetic, safe and conducive to intended purposes and function which is reflective of client goals and within project budget.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
• May mentor and direct the work of less experienced staff and deliver staff performance evaluations.
• Responsible for keeping the project, or a phase of a project, on schedule.
• Implements and utilizes HOK Standards for all projects and processes.
• May participate in interviews and recruiting of professional staff.
• Responsible for selection and specification of all interior architectural materials and finishes, furniture, lighting and artwork.
• May provide support to all team members for specific field, style, or phase of interior design expertise.
• Solicits bids and assists Project Manager and client in subcontracting fabrication, installation, and arrangement of the materials, finishes, and furnishings required.
• Coordinates color and material palettes.
• Renders conceptual design ideas and prepares 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings.
• Prepares and conducts client presentations.
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Prepares, corrects and updates documents during schematic design and design development phases.
• Conducts programming efforts such as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings and equipment, lighting and color coordination.
• Responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provides support as necessary.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.

Requirements

• Advanced space planning skills and an interest in programming.
• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in interior design or foreign equivalent and 7 plus years interior design experience.
• Possess creative talent in conceptual design and rendering skills of either hand or computer sketching.
• Knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, materials application and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.
• 5 plus years’ experience in interiors projects required.
• LEED credential required within 12 months of employment.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance