Sr Project Interior Designer
About The Position
HOK is seeking a Senior Project Interior Designer to interpret, organize, and execute project concepts, using creativity and sound judgment to meet project requirements and objectives. In partnership with the Senior Project Manager and Senior Project Architect, this role supports project financial performance, team communication, and delivery. The designer establishes the overall design direction, develops design concepts, and prepares documents through design development, while coordinating with the project team, consultants, agencies, vendors, and contractors. The role leads the conceptual vision for one or more projects from early exploration through design development, translating client goals into practical, aesthetic, safe, and functional interiors that align with project budgets. It includes programming and space planning; coordinating color and material palettes; selecting and specifying furnishings, lighting, finishes, and artwork; preparing 2D and 3D drawings; and presenting design ideas to clients and stakeholders. The designer also supports construction administration, promotes sustainable design, and may mentor less experienced staff, participate in recruiting, and provide specialized design expertise. HOK describes its work as combining creativity, curiosity, rigorous thinking, and technical mastery to shape a healthier, more sustainable, and inspiring built environment. The position offers a hybrid work environment and a stated salary range of $130,000 to $160,000, with possible discretionary bonus compensation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture or 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 preferred for candidates who are registered architects.
- LEED accreditation or Green Associate credential preferred.
- Software and skills requirements are referenced separately in the posting under “Required and Preferred Software & Skills.”
Responsibilities
- Lead overall design direction, with guidance from the Design Director or Design Principal, and shape the conceptual vision for one or more projects through design development.
- Develop design concepts that reflect HOK’s standards for innovation, sustainability, technical rigor, and client goals.
- Conduct programming, including space planning and the layout and utilization of furnishings, equipment, lighting, and color.
- Develop practical, aesthetic, safe, and functional design concepts within project budgets.
- Coordinate color and material palettes.
- Select and specify furniture, lighting, flooring, wall coverings, and artwork; estimate material requirements and preliminary costs.
- Incorporate Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects and promote environmentally responsible design and workplace practices.
- Render conceptual design ideas and prepare 2D and 3D presentation and design drawings.
- Prepare and deliver client design presentations.
- Prepare, correct, and update documents during schematic design and design development.
- Coordinate with project architects, managers, consultants, agencies, regulatory bodies, vendors, and contractors to communicate requirements and incorporate information into project work.
- Translate design intent into coordinated construction documents and support construction document preparation.
- Solicit bids and assist the Project Manager and client with subcontracting fabrication, installation, and arrangement of materials, finishes, and furnishings.
- Keep the project, or a project phase, on schedule and support responsible project financial performance and team communication.
- Support construction administration by responding to RFIs and COs and reviewing shop drawings.
- Implement HOK standards for projects and processes.
- Provide specialized interior design expertise to team members as needed.
- May mentor and direct less experienced staff and deliver staff performance evaluations.
- May participate in interviews and recruitment of professional staff.
- Foster strong internal and external 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.
- Comprehensive medical coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Free mental wellness resources.
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Fertility coverage.
- 401(k) plan with matching contributions, a broad investment menu, and free retirement-planning guidance.
- Financial support and study preparation for licensure exams.
- Continuing education unit credit opportunities.
- Mentorship programs.
- Paid professional memberships.
- Possible discretionary bonus compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
