Sr Project Interior Designer

HOK Human Resources • San Francisco, CA

3d • $120,000 - $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr Project Interior Designer interprets, organizes, and executes a project’s conceptual design, using creativity, foresight, and judgment to meet project requirements and objectives. The role develops and presents interior design concepts, coordinates palettes and specifications, and supports projects through design development and construction administration. The designer helps keep projects or project phases on schedule, coordinates with other disciplines and external partners, and may mentor less experienced staff, evaluate performance, and participate in recruiting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design, or foreign equivalent.
• More than 10 years of experience in interiors 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 credential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct programming efforts, including space planning and the layout and utilization of furnishings and equipment, lighting, and color.
• Develop innovative, practical, aesthetic, safe design concepts that serve intended purposes and functions, reflect client goals, and remain within project budgets.
• 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.
• 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 incorporate information into project requirements and provide support as necessary.
• Support construction administration by responding to RFIs and COs and reviewing shop drawings.
• Implement and use HOK standards for projects and processes.
• Provide support to team members in a specific field, style, or phase of interior design expertise as needed.
• May mentor and direct less experienced staff and deliver staff performance evaluations.
• May participate in interviews and recruiting professional staff.
• Take personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
• Foster a commitment to external and internal client service.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment.
• 10 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays.
• Minimum of 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.
• Retirement planning guidance.
• Financial support and study preparation for licensure exams.
• CEU credit opportunities.
• Mentorship programs.
• Paid professional memberships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior