Project Interior Designer - ROAM

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 field

Typically 8+ years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

NCIDQ certification required

Sustainable design accreditation preferred

Knowledge, 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 required

Advanced experience in Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools required

Intermediate experience and skills in Rhino, Grasshopper and Dynamo; advanced preferred

Intermediate skills in AI design tools and virtual reality such as VR headsets and Yulio required

Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite preferred

Basic knowledge of furniture specifications software required, and of Navisworks preferred

Intermediate knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required

Intermediate knowledge of building codes and ability to research and incorporate into technical documents required

Intermediate experience with FF&E to carry out design intent required

Intermediate experience with managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment preferred

Intermediate ability to manage team with diplomatic leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external, required

Intermediate ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships required

Intermediate presentation skills required

Intermediate organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required

Intermediate ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing preferred

Intermediate ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required

Intermediate ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment required

Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required

Travel may be required

Base 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. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. 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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