Overview :
A recognized practitioner and certified Interior Designer who possesses strong design and technical abilities and manages implementation documentation. Manages the firm's resources (people, processes and tools) and assignments with proficiency, fluency and aptitude. Teaches and mentors staff and effectively embodies and expresses the firm's values and mission.
Responsibilities :
- Develops and manages initial design concepts and branding strategies in conjunction with owner requirements and project market position
- Continues to develop interiors concepts based on client vision, desire and architectural concept
- Utilizes creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions
- Prepares detailed implementation documents, designs, plans, models and schemes
- Assists in supervising the preparation of design details and implementation documents by project team
- Collaborates on all phases of the design process for respective project(s) including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development and construction document preparation
- Leads the management and / or documentation effort for respective interiors project(s) of varying sizes with minimal guidance
- Shares accountability for managing project program documents, schedules and finances to keep the project on schedule
- Effectively documents and conveys design requirements and design solutions to the broader design and construction team
- Collaborates in developing solutions to technical and design detail problems
- Coordinates client presentations and public hearings as needed
- Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues
- Collaborates in the development of cost estimates for design proposals
- Coordinates with project team on review and approval of final interior and exterior programming, design development documents, construction documents, furnishings selections and purchases, RFIs and submittals
- Communicates with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to incorporate all information into project requirements
- Participates in product presentations to maintain knowledge of industry drivers, products and materials available on the market
- Participates in and leads team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
- May prepare meeting minutes
Qualifications :
Education and Experience
Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related fieldTypically 8+ years of experienceLicenses and Certifications
NCIDQ certification requiredSustainable design accreditation preferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
Advanced - expert-level experience, knowledge or skills
Intermediate - experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work
Basic - familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and can perform elementary functions
Advanced experience and skills in Revit, Bluebeam, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign requiredAdvanced experience in Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools requiredIntermediate experience and skills in Rhino, Grasshopper and Dynamo; advanced preferredIntermediate skills in AI design tools and virtual reality such as VR headsets and Yulio requiredIntermediate skills in MS Office Suite preferredBasic knowledge of furniture specifications software required, and of Navisworks preferredIntermediate knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines requiredIntermediate knowledge of building codes and ability to research and incorporate into technical documents requiredIntermediate experience with FF&E to carry out design intent requiredIntermediate experience with managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment preferredIntermediate ability to manage team with diplomatic leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external, requiredIntermediate ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships requiredIntermediate presentation skills requiredIntermediate organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time requiredIntermediate ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing preferredIntermediate ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions requiredIntermediate ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment requiredAdvanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality requiredTravel may be requiredBase Salary Range : $93k - $126k
annually - Los Angeles location only
The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in the Los Angeles location only. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with health, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short / long term disability plans, paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation), and much more for benefits-eligible employees. To learn more about our benefits visit this page.
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