Sr. Interior Designer

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A recognized leader and certified Interior Designer who is responsible for delivering exceptional design and delivery for clients on time and on budget. Possesses strong communication skills, a flexible attitude, ability to solve problems creatively and ability to foster and manage effective client relationships. Responsible for high-impact decisions. Endorses the firm’s values by personally influencing client service, innovation and communication. Acts as subject matter expert for design solutions.

• Leads team in planning work and developing solutions to technical and design detail problems
• Builds and strengthens connections with clients through a comprehensive understanding of their project mission, goals, policies and needs
• Leads development of interiors concepts based on client vision, desire and architectural concept
• Utilizes creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions
• Manages client’s expectations, team communications and consultant coordination to meet overall project objectives
• Prepares and reviews detailed implementation document sets (i.e., interior plans, fixture plans, elevations, details)
• Supervises the preparation of design details and drawings by project team to maintain quality control with a focus on design
• Generates project documents and schedules, manages the finances and keeps the project on schedule
• Collaborates in the development of cost estimates for design proposals
• Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues
• Collaborates on all design phases including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development, document preparation and construction administration
• Works with others through project phases to enhance the design by specializing in the FF&E sourcing, selection, custom design and specification
• Attends on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings
• Participates and may lead team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
• Manages existing design technology and continually explores, improves on and evaluates best uses for technology for FF&E services
• Manages conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environment
• Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the project team, including promoting communication
• Collaborates in managing project to satisfy requirements from budget and schedule perspective while delivering a quality work product
• May lead proposal preparation process and participates in negotiation of scope and fees on contracts
• May participate in marketing interviews
• Travel may be required

• Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture, related field or equivalent experience
• NCIDQ certification strongly preferred
• Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred
• Typically 10+ years of experience
• Proficiency in software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and 3D modelling software preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
• Advanced knowledge of FF&E to carry out design intent
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, drawings and models
• Strong graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas
• Experience with managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage team with diplomatic leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external
• Ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality

HKS, Inc. is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.