Senior Interior Designer - Health

Overview

HKS is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to join our Health Interiors team.

A recognized leader and certified Interior Designer who is responsible for delivering exceptional design and delivery for clients on time and on budget. Possesses strong communication skills, a flexible attitude, ability to solve problems creatively and ability to foster and manage effective client relationships.

Responsible for high-impact decisions. Endorses the firm’s values by personally influencing client service, innovation and communication. Acts as subject matter expert for design solutions.

Responsibilities

Leads team in planning work and developing solutions to technical and design detail problems

Builds and strengthens connections with clients through a comprehensive understanding of their project mission, goals, policies and needs

Leads development of interiors concepts based on client vision, desire and architectural concept

Utilizes creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions

Manages client’s expectations, team communications and consultant coordination to meet overall project objectives

Prepares and reviews detailed implementation document sets (i.e., interior plans, fixture plans, elevations, details)

Supervises the preparation of design details and drawings by project team to maintain quality control with a focus on design

Generates project documents and schedules, manages the finances and keeps the project on schedule

Collaborates in the development of cost estimates for design proposals

Collaborates on all design phases including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development, document preparation and construction administration

Works with others through project phases to enhance the design by specializing in the FF&E sourcing, selection, custom design and specification

Attends on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings

Participates and may lead team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines

Actively invests in the professional development of staff through mentoring, motivating, performance management and career planning

Develops, recognizes, recruits and grows diverse talent

Manages conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environment

Collaborates in managing project to satisfy requirements from budget and schedule perspective while delivering a quality work product

Supports and may lead the business development process by identifying new opportunities, marketing current clients for repeat business and assisting with proposals, budgets and schedules

Identifies, maintains and cultivates essential relationships

May lead proposal preparation process and participates in negotiation of scope and fees on contracts

May participate in marketing interviews

Qualifications

Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture, related field or equivalent experience

NCIDQ certification required

Experience in Health projects preferred

Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy

Sustainable design accreditation preferred

Typically 15+ years of experience

Proficiency in software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator and SketchUp preferred

Understanding of 3D Studio Max and InDesign preferred

Working knowledge of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) software preferred

Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred

Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines

Advanced knowledge of FF&E to carry out design intent

Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, drawings and models

Strong graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas

Experience with managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment

Strong presentation skills

Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing

Base Salary Range: $110k to $130k annually.

The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in the Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Washington DC, San Diego & Seattle locations only. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with health, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short/long term disability plans, paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation), and much more for benefits-eligible employees. To learn more about our benefits visit this page.

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If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal .

HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran