Sr Project Interior Designer

About the role

HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers who are driven to face the critical challenges of our time. We are dedicated to improving people's lives, serving our clients and healing the planet. Together, we cultivate a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science, blending the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose.

Responsibilities

• Conducts programming efforts such as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings and equipment, lighting and color coordination.
• Develops and advances architectural design concepts, ensuring work reflects HOK’s high standards of innovation, sustainability, and technical rigor.
• Works collaboratively with project architects, managers, and consultants to translate design intent into coordinated construction documents.
• Prepares and delivers compelling design presentations, communicating ideas with clarity and storytelling that inspire clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinates with agencies and regulatory bodies, ensuring alignment between design excellence and compliance requirements.
• Partners closely with the Senior Project Manager and Senior Project Architect to support seamless project delivery, strong team communication, and responsible financial performance.
• Champions sustainable thinking, integrating environmental responsibility as an essential component of design quality.
• May provide support to all team members for specific field, style, or phase of interior design expertise.
• May mentor and direct the work of less experienced staff and deliver staff performance evaluations.
• May participate in interviews and recruiting of professional staff.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design or foreign equivalent.
• 10 plus years’ experience in interiors projects required.
• 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 accreditation or Green Associate preferred.