Senior Interior Designer

4 days ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States HKS Full time

About the Role:

HKS is seeking a highly skilled Senior Interior Designer to lead our Venues Interiors team. As a recognized leader in the field, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional design and delivery for clients on time and on budget. You will possess strong communication skills, a flexible attitude, and the ability to solve problems creatively. You will also be responsible for fostering and managing effective client relationships and making high-impact decisions that align with the firm's values.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead team in planning work and developing solutions to technical and design detail problems
  • Build and strengthen connections with clients through a comprehensive understanding of their project mission, goals, policies, and needs
  • Lead development of interiors concepts based on client vision, desire, and architectural concept
  • Utilize creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions
  • Manage client's expectations, team communications, and consultant coordination to meet overall project objectives
  • Prepare and review detailed implementation document sets (i.e., interior plans, fixture plans, elevations, details)
  • Supervise the preparation of design details and drawings by project team to maintain quality control with a focus on design
  • Generate project documents and schedules, manage the finances, and keep the project on schedule
  • Collaborate in the development of cost estimates for design proposals
  • Collaborate on all design phases, including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development, document preparation, and construction administration
  • Work with others through project phases to enhance the design by specializing in the FF&E sourcing, selection, custom design, and specification
  • Attend on-site visits, field reviews, and project meetings
  • Participate and may lead team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues, and coordination with other disciplines
  • Actively invest in the professional development of staff through mentoring, motivating, performance management, and career planning
  • Develop, recognize, recruit, and grow diverse talent
  • Manage conflict effectively and encourage a healthy team environment
  • Collaborate in managing project to satisfy requirements from budget and schedule perspective while delivering a quality work product
  • Support and may lead the business development process by identifying new opportunities, marketing current clients for repeat business, and assisting with proposals, budgets, and schedules
  • Identify, maintain, and cultivate essential relationships
  • May lead proposal preparation process and participate in negotiation of scope and fees on contracts
  • May participate in marketing interviews

Qualifications:

  • Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture, related field, or equivalent experience
  • NCIDQ certification required
  • Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy
  • Sustainable design accreditation preferred
  • Typically 15+ years of experience
  • Proficiency in software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, and SketchUp preferred
  • Understanding of 3D Studio Max and InDesign preferred
  • Working knowledge of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) 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
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and professional manner both verbally and in writing

Base Salary Range: $100K - 130k annually – for Denver, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, and Seattle locations only

The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in Denver, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, and Seattle locations 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.



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