Interiors - Interior Designer

HOK Human Resources•Boston, MA

136d•Hybrid

About The Position

HOK’s Boston office is seeking an Interior Designer to join its growing Interiors practice. The role interprets, organizes, and executes conceptual project design, applying creativity, foresight, and judgment to meet project requirements and objectives through completion. The designer contributes across programming, design development, documentation, specifications, budgeting, scheduling, and construction administration, while maintaining client relationships and coordinating with project teams, consultants, vendors, and contractors. The role also supports staff development and business development. NCIDQ certification is required, and applicants must include a resume and portfolio or portfolio link.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design, or foreign equivalent.
More than 10 years of experience as an Interior Designer in a design, architecture, engineering, or planning firm, focused on offices, airports, hospitals, sports venues, schools, laboratories, or other commercial 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.
Application must include a resume and portfolio or portfolio link.

Nice To Haves

NCARB registration preferred for candidates who are registered Architects.

Responsibilities

Conduct programming, including space planning and layouts, furniture and equipment utilization, and lighting and color coordination.
Develop practical, aesthetic, safe design concepts that meet intended functions, client goals, and project budgets.
Implement all project phases, including contracts, budgeting, scheduling, planning, design, documentation, specifications, construction, and furniture selection and specification.
Maintain positive client relationships, provide regular project updates, and coordinate with key project participants to clarify, coordinate, and negotiate critical issues.
Select and specify furniture, lighting, flooring, wall coverings, and artwork.
Estimate material requirements and costs; solicit bids and assist the Project Manager and client with subcontracting fabrication, installation, and arrangement of materials, finishes, and furnishings.
Keep projects or project phases on schedule.
Coordinate with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to incorporate project information and requirements.
Lead construction administration, including responding to RFIs and change orders, reviewing shop drawings, and participating in field site reviews.
Manage projects using Deltek Vision; prepare work plans that identify team members, budgets, consultants, schedules, fees, and labor costs; manage change notices and 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.
Render conceptual ideas 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, including agreements, meeting documentation, transmittals, and memoranda, using HOK standard formats.
Review documents for building and ADA code adherence; oversee document coordination and quality assurance and ensure documents align with design intent.
Communicate with consultants, contractors, sub-consultants, and other disciplines to carry out project details and address technical and contract-administration matters.
May assist with design presentations and help senior staff keep project phases on schedule.
May provide team members with specialized field, style, or phase expertise in interior design.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with consultants, contractors, and jurisdictional or approval agencies; foster a commitment to internal and external client service.
Represent clients in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts; may assist with negotiating fees and contracts.
May mentor and direct less experienced staff and participate in professional staff interviews and recruiting.
Identify opportunities to expand or enhance services for existing clients; participate in selected marketing and business development opportunities; assist with fee proposals; and may contribute to the annual interiors business plan.