Interiors - Interior Designer

About the role

At HOK, design excellence thrives at the intersection of art and science—where creativity meets purpose. This role interprets, organizes and executes the conceptual design of a project, utilizing creativity, foresight and judgment to meet project requirements and objectives through completion. The position supports HOK’s mission to improve lives, serve clients and heal the planet by delivering innovative, sustainable design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Leadership: Conducts programming efforts such as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings and equipment, lighting and color coordination. Develops innovative design concepts that are practical, aesthetic, safe and conducive to intended purposes and function, reflective of client goals and within project budget. Implements all phases of a design project including contracts, budgeting, scheduling, planning, design, documentation, specifications and construction, including the selection and specification of furniture. Maintains positive client relationships and keeps clients apprised of project progress on a regular basis. Initiates and maintains contracts with key project individuals for clarification, coordination and negotiation of critical issues. Responsible for selection and specification of furniture, lighting, flooring, wall covering and artwork. Estimates material requirements and costs. Solicits bids and assists Project Manager and client in subcontracting fabrication, installation and arrangement of materials, finishes and furnishings required. Manages project schedules and coordinates with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements. Leads the Construction Administration phase, responding to RFIs, COs, reviewing shop drawings and participating in field site reviews. Manages projects using Deltek Vision, including work plans, team member identification, budget, consultants, schedule, fees, labor costs and project change notices. Responsible for the financial outcome of projects. Implements and utilizes HOK Standards for all projects and processes. Ensures project documentation and contracts comply with Technical Board standards. Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects. Fosters a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
• Teamwork: Renders conceptual design ideas and prepares 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings. Prepares, corrects and updates documents during schematic design, design development and construction administration phases. Coordinates color and material palettes. Produces written documentation related to projects including agreements, meeting documentation, transmittals and memoranda using HOK standard formats. Reviews documents for adherence to building and ADA codes. Oversees coordination and quality assurance of documents required to complete a project or phase of a project. Communicates with consultants, contractors, sub-consultants and other disciplines to ensure project details are carried out. May assist in design presentations and support senior staff with project scheduling. May provide support to team members for specific field, style or phase of interior design expertise. Develops and maintains positive relationships with consultants, contractors and jurisdictional/approval agencies. Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.
• Client Interface: Represents client in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts. May assist with negotiating fees and contracts.
• Staff Development: Mentors and directs the work of less experienced staff. May participate in interviews and recruiting of professional staff.
• Business Development: Explores and identifies new opportunities to add or enhance professional services with existing clients. Participates in selected marketing and business development opportunities. Assists in development of fee proposals for marketing proposals. May participate in developing the annual business plan for the interiors discipline.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design or foreign equivalent.
• 8 plus years prior experience as an Interior Designer in a design, architecture, engineering or planning firm, focused on offices, airports, hospitals, sports venues, schools, labs and other commercial ventures.
• Must be a professional Interior Designer and have passed the NCIDQ exam or be a registered Architect with current license required. If registered Architect, NCARB registration preferred.
• LEED credential required within 12 months of employment.

Other

• Travel will be required.
• Overtime will be required.