Interior Designer I

HKIT; Oakland (CA); Ibrido; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Life, LTD & STD insurance

FSA

401k plans

Descrizione del lavoro

HKIT Architects in Oakland seeks an Interior Architect for senior living, affordable housing and educational projects. The ideal candidate has an interior architecture degree and 2–5 years of applicable design experience, with creativity, independence and teamwork.

This full-time role requires working from our Oakland office, with a hybrid schedule possible. Proficiency in Revit, Enscape and Adobe Creative Suite and a focus on client service and meeting deadlines are preferred.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in interiors, architecture or a related field.
• 2-5 years of design experience across varying project types.
• Proficient with design software and construction documentation standards.

Mansioni

• Collaborate on interior design projects from programming to construction documentation and installation.
• Participate in selecting furniture, fabrics, colors and lighting.
• Generate 2D and 3D images communicating design direction and materials.
• Create finish plans, specifications and material selections for construction.
• Prepare client presentations and interior finish boards.
• Provide design support during concept development and execution.
• Coordinate with external consultants, product reps and fabricators.
• Support marketing and business development efforts.

Conoscenze

2-5 years design experience

Revit

Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Word

Excel

Teams

Furniture finishes knowledge

Graphic design and sketching

Building codes accessibility

Sustainability concepts

Formazione

Bachelors in interiors or architecture

Strumenti

Revit

Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign)

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

ABOUT HKIT ARCHITECTS

HKIT Architects is a design firm based in downtown Oakland which has been servicing the Bay Area for over 75 years. The firm is known for its work with TK-14 educational facilities, affordable housing and other community-based work. Our mission is to create meaningful, sustainable environments through beautiful and functional design that strengthens communities.

We encourage qualified applicants to apply to join our dynamic, diverse mid-sized firm of professional staff dedicated to supporting our mission.

For more information visit our website: www.hkit.com

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a full-time position offering professional growth potential. In the role the selected individual will work on a variety of senior living, affordable housing, and educational projects. The ideal candidate will be on track to obtain NCIDQ credentials, with an Interior Architecture degree and at least 2 years of applicable experience. This position requires a motivated design and technically minded individual. The ideal candidate will possess creativity, ability to work independently and within a team environment. Attention to detail, ability to make clear decisions, follow through, meet rolling deadlines and provide a high level of client service are also required.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate on interior design projects that include programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning and construction documentation and installation.
• Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, color palettes, and lighting.
• Generate 2D and 3D images that communicate design direction, material selection and color palettes for interior and exterior.
• Generate finish plans, specifications, and material selections needed for construction.
• Prepare client presentations and interior finish boards.
• Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts.
• Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators.
• Engage in marketing and business development efforts.

Requirements

This position requires individuals to work from our physical office in Oakland, California. Relocation assistance is not available. Hybrid remote work schedule may be offered - up to two days remote (Wednesdays in-office required).

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in interiors, architecture or a related field from an accredited school.
• Basic knowledge of Architecture documentation and design standards required.
• 2-5 years of design experience of varying project types.
• Proficient in Revit, Enscape and Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, InDesign).
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams.
• Knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications
• Graphic design and sketching/visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas.
• Knowledge of building codes, especially related to accessibility preferred.
• Knowledge of sustainability concepts and materials.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

HKIT Architects offers eligible employees a rich benefit package including medical, dental & vision insurance, life, LTD & STD insurance, FSA and 401k plans.