Sr Project Interior Designer

HOK•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

Responsible for interpreting, organizing, and executing the conceptual design of projects. Uses creativity, foresight, and judgment to meet project requirements and objectives and carry out design. The role may provide specialized interior design support to team members, mentor and direct less experienced staff, and deliver staff performance evaluations. It may also participate in interviewing and recruiting professional staff. The position promotes sustainable workplace practices and a commitment to internal and external client service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design, or foreign equivalent.
More than 10 years’ experience in interior projects.
Must be a professional Interior Designer who has passed the NCIDQ exam, or a registered Architect with a current license.

Nice To Haves

NCARB registration, if registered as an architect.
LEED accreditation or Green Associate.

Responsibilities

Conduct programming efforts, including space planning and the layout and utilization of furnishings and equipment, lighting, and color coordination.
Develop innovative design concepts that are practical, aesthetic, safe, suited to their intended purposes and functions, reflective of client goals, and within project budget.
Coordinate color and material palettes.
Select and specify furniture, lighting, flooring, wall covering, and artwork.
Estimate material requirements and preliminary costs.
Incorporate Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
Render conceptual design ideas and prepare 2D and 3D presentation and design drawings.
Prepare and conduct client presentations.
Prepare, correct, and update documents during schematic design and design development phases.
Solicit bids and assist the Project Manager and client with subcontracting fabrication, installation, and arrangement of required materials, finishes, and furnishings.
Keep the project or a phase of a project on schedule.
Communicate with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure information is incorporated into project requirements and provide support as necessary.
Support the Construction Administration phase by responding to RFIs and COs and reviewing shop drawings.
Implement and use HOK Standards for all projects and processes.
Provide support to team members in specific fields, styles, or phases of interior design expertise, as needed.
Mentor and direct less experienced staff and deliver staff performance evaluations, as needed.
Participate in interviewing and recruiting professional staff, as needed.
Foster a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
Foster a commitment to external and internal client service.