Interior Designer (Healthcare) - San Francisco & Salt Lake City

HOK Human Resources•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•$95,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

HOK is seeking an Interior Designer focused on healthcare projects in San Francisco or Salt Lake City. The position interprets, organizes, and executes conceptual design through project completion, using creativity and sound judgment to meet project objectives. The designer develops and implements project designs, manages project schedules and financial outcomes, coordinates with clients and project teams, and leads construction administration activities. The role also supports staff development, client relationships, and business development. Travel and overtime are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design, or foreign equivalent.
Prior experience in interiors projects.
Must be a professional Interior Designer who has passed the NCIDQ exam, or a registered Architect with a current license.
LEED credential required within 12 months of employment.
Travel is required.
Overtime is required.

Nice To Haves

NCARB registration is preferred for candidates who are registered Architects.

Responsibilities

Conduct programming, including space planning and the layout and utilization of furnishings and equipment, lighting, and color.
Develop practical, aesthetic, safe design concepts that meet project goals, intended functions, and budget.
Implement all phases of design projects, including contracts, budgeting, scheduling, planning, design, documentation, specifications, construction, and furniture selection and specification.
Maintain positive client relationships and regularly communicate project progress; coordinate and negotiate critical issues with key project participants.
Select and specify furniture, lighting, flooring, wall coverings, and artwork.
Estimate material requirements and costs; solicit bids and assist with subcontracting fabrication, installation, and arrangement of materials, finishes, and furnishings.
Keep projects or project phases on schedule.
Coordinate with disciplines, vendors, contractors, consultants, sub-consultants, and approval agencies to incorporate project information and resolve technical and contract-administration issues.
Lead construction administration, including responding to RFIs and change orders, reviewing shop drawings, and participating in field site reviews.
Manage projects using Deltek Vision, including work plans, team assignments, budgets, consultants, schedules, fees, labor costs, and change notices; be responsible for project financial outcomes.
Apply HOK standards and ensure project documentation and contracts comply with Technical Board standards.
Incorporate integrated sustainable design solutions and foster a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
Create conceptual design renderings and prepare 2D and 3D presentation and design drawings.
Prepare, correct, and update documents during schematic design, design development, and construction administration; coordinate color and material palettes.
Produce project documentation such as agreements, meeting documents, transmittals, and memoranda using HOK standard formats.
Review documents for building and ADA code adherence and oversee document coordination and quality assurance in alignment with design intent.
Represent clients in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts; may assist with negotiating fees and contracts.
Foster internal and external client service and maintain positive relationships with project partners.
May assist with design presentations, project scheduling, and providing design expertise to team members.
May mentor and direct less experienced staff and participate in interviewing and recruiting professional staff.
Identify opportunities to expand or enhance services for existing clients, participate in selected marketing and business development opportunities, and assist with fee proposals.
May participate in developing the annual business plan for the interiors discipline.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment.
10 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays.
At least 4 weeks of paid time off, with a cash-out option.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Free mental wellness resources.
Life and AD&D coverage.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
4 weeks of paid parental leave.
Fertility coverage.
Matching contributions to a 401(k) plan, with an investment menu and free retirement-planning guidance.
Financial support and study preparation for licensure exams.
CEU credit opportunities.
Mentorship programs.
Paid professional memberships.