Design Professional I - Interior Design, Culture

HKS, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS, Inc. in Salt Lake City seeks an interior designer with 0-3 years of experience to support project teams across interiors disciplines. You will revise drawings, prepare plans and elevations, and help manage furniture packages to realize design intent.

You'll work under senior designers, coordinate with vendors, and contribute to client presentations while embracing sustainability and integrated design approaches within a collaborative studio.

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field.
• 0–3 years of experience in interior design or related field.
• Proficiency in Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper and related visualization tools.
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate in a project team.

Responsibilities

• Revises drawings, presentations and renderings as assigned under direction of lead designer.
• Assists with preparing implementation document sets (i.e., interior plans, fixture plans, elevations, details).
• Organizes files, materials and displays.
• Assists in developing and managing furniture and interior fittings packages.
• May complete site surveys, field verification and test fit plans.
• Assists with the development of interiors concepts based on client vision, desire, project scope and architectural concept.
• Utilizes creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions.
• Conducts research for the project team (conceptual, site, client, materials).
• May communicate with vendors and product manufacturers representatives during finish sample procurement and selection.
• May participate in coordination with other disciplines to meet project requirements.
• May assist with review of RFIs and submittals during Construction Administration.
• May participate in product presentations to stay current on industry drivers and materials.
• Participates in and contributes to team meetings to discuss project issues and coordination.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Sustainability knowledge

Education

Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field

Typically 0-3 years of experience

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Twinmotion

Enscape

VR design tools

Bluebeam

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

MS Office

FF&E knowledge

Navisworks

Job description

Overview

Supports project teams using a wide range of developing professional skills. Performs basic design and technical tasks requiring application of standard techniques and knowledge while working under general supervision. Eager to learn, highly organized and willing to contribute creatively to the team.

Overview

Supports project teams using a wide range of developing professional skills. Performs basic design and technical tasks requiring application of standard techniques and knowledge while working under general supervision. Eager to learn, highly organized and willing to contribute creatively to the team.

Responsibilities

• Revises drawings, presentations and renderings as assigned under direction of lead designer
• Assists with preparing implementation document sets (i.e., interior plans, fixture plans, elevations, details)
• Organizes files, materials and displays
• Assists in developing and managing furniture and interior fittings packages
• May complete site surveys, field verification and test fit plans
• Assists with the development of interiors concepts based on client vision, desire, project scope and architectural concept
• Utilizes creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions
• Conducts research (i.e., conceptual, site, client, materials) for the project team
• May communicate with and coordinate with vendors and product manufacturers representatives during finish sample procurement and selection
• May participate in communication with other disciplines, consultants and contractors to incorporate all information into project requirements
• May assist with review of RFIs and submittals during the Construction Administration Phase
• May participate in product presentations to maintain knowledge of industry drivers, products and materials available on the market
• Participates in and contributes to in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field
• Typically 0-3 years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

• On the path to NCIDQ certification
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Advanced – expert-level experience, knowledge or skills

Intermediate – experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work

Basic – familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and can perform elementary functions

• Basic experience and skills in Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper and Dynamo required; intermediate preferred
• Intermediate experience in Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools; advanced preferred
• Intermediate skills in AI design tools and virtual reality such as VR headsets and Yulio required
• Basic experience in Bluebeam, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign graphic software required
• Basic skills in MS Office Suite required
• Basic knowledge of furniture specifications software required, and of Navisworks preferred
• Basic knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required
• Basic knowledge of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) to carry out design intent required
• Basic ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing preferred
• Basic ability to problem solve and collaborate on innovative solutions required
• Basic ability to work in team environment required
• Basic ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
• Basic ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required
• Travel may be required

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