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Overview:
Exercises independent judgment in evaluation, selection and use of standard techniques, and solves problems when encountered. A certified Interior Designer who possesses and applies a diversified knowledge of interior design principles, practices and procedures to complete assignments with originality and ingenuity. Anticipates job expectations and contributes to project and design solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborates on all phases of the design process including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development, document preparation and construction administration
- Collaborates in the development of interiors concepts based on client vision, desire, project scope and architectural concept
- Utilizes creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions
- Generates renderings and visual presentations that convey the design concepts to the client and generates finish plans, specifications and material selections needed for construction
- Provides design support and implementation documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
- May coordinate documentation effort for interiors projects of varying sizes with minimal guidance
- Maintains awareness of project program documents and schedules, including effectively meeting deadlines
- Participates in and may assist in leading design presentations internally and externally
- Effectively collaborates on implementation documentation and conveys design requirements and solutions to the broader design and construction team
- Participates in the selection and presentation of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), color palettes and lighting to incorporate responsible and sustainable design practices
- Coordinates and may lead client presentations
- 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
- Participates in product presentations to maintain knowledge of industry drivers, products and materials available on the market
- Communicates with other disciplines, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators and contractors to incorporate all information into project requirements
- Participates in and may lead 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 5+ years of experience
Licenses and Certifications
- NCIDQ certification required
- Sustainable design accreditation strongly 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 required; 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
- Intermediate knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required
- Intermediate knowledge of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) to carry out design intent preferred
- Basic knowledge of furniture specifications software required, and of Navisworks preferred
- Basic knowledge of building codes and ability to research and incorporate into technical documents required
- Intermediate experience with managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment required
- Intermediate organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
- Basic ability to communicate and present ideas 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 work and collaborate in a team environment required
- Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required
- Travel may be required
#LI-KT1 Base Salary Range: $75k - 95k for DC locations only The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in the locations listed above 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. If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal. HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran
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HKS, Inc
parental leave, sick time, long term disability, 401(k)
Jan 27, 2025