Interiors - Architect

HOK Group, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Health, dental & vision coverage

Paid holidays and PTO

Parental leave and fertility coverage

401(k) with matching

Job summary

HOK's Boston office is seeking an Architect to join our growing Interiors practice. This role requires independent judgment in evaluating and applying standard techniques to solve design problems, with leadership in planning work and managing budgets.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in architecture/interior architecture, 5+ years of interiors-focused experience, and current licensure (NCARB preferred). HOK supports a hybrid work environment and strong sustainability integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior architecture or equivalent in education or experience required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Licensed Architect with current registration required.
• NCARB registration preferred.
• LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads team in planning work and developing solutions to technical and design detail problems.
• Establishes and adheres to project budgets and schedules.
• Supervises preparation of technical drawings by less senior staff.
• Prepares client presentations and presents design concepts and drawings.
• Ensures QA/QC and BIM/document standards are followed.
• Mentors and directs junior staff and participates in professional development.
• Communicates with clients to verify requirements and delivery.
• Coordinates with disciplines, vendors, and contractors to meet project needs.
• Writes reports and memos to issue changes and track resolutions.
• Attends site visits, field reviews and project meetings; coordinates schedules.

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior architecture or equivalent in education or experience

Master's degree

Licensed Architect with current registration

NCARB registration

LEED accreditation or Green Associate

Job description

HOK marked its 70th anniversary in 2025, and we continue to be a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers committed to tackling the critical challenges of our time. Our mission is simple yet powerful: improve lives, serve our clients, and heal the planet. At HOK, design excellence thrives at the intersection of art and science-where creativity meets purpose.

Explore some of our recent work in the HOK 2026 Design Annual and see how we're shaping the future of design.

HOK's Boston office is seeking an Architect to join our growing Interiors practice. This will be an individual who exercises independent judgment in evaluation, selection, and use of standard techniques, and solves problems when encountered.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership

• Leads team in planning work and developing solutions to technical and design detail problems.
• Responsible for establishing, maintaining and adherence to project budget and schedule.
• Supervises preparation of technical drawings by other less senior level architects or professionals.
• Prepares client presentations and presents design concepts and drawings.
• Ensures that construction detail documentation conforms to QA/QC and HOK Best Practice standards.
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Mentors and directs the work of less experienced staff, may participate in professional development; reviews and "Lessons Learned" sessions.
• Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the Project Leadership Team
• Assures the overall strategy for producing documents and organizing data will be followed. This includes incorporating elements in a Building Information Model (BIM) or other 3D model.
• Assures HOK document standards are met and archives documents appropriately.
• Sets up project team software parameters and manages standards.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.

Client Interface

• Communicates with client representatives to verify design requirements and specifications, progress reviews and delivery of final presentation.

Teamwork

• Analyzes and develops approaches to the creation and modification of architectural documents, elevations, sections, details, specifications, etc. ensuring the incorporation of design intent.
• Responsible for technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project.
• Develops solutions to design problems.
• Corrects and updates, making minor adaptations and modifications, to complete working design documents.
• Attends on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings and documents appropriately. Prepares, coordinates and reviews the schedules, submission of shop drawings and samples.
• Responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provide support as necessary.
• Performs product research; assists project designers with material selection and system research.
• Coordinates with project managers, clients, public agencies, consultants and contractors to incorporate engineering systems, respond to requests for information, clarifications, and modifications, and obtain approvals, negotiations and adjusting scope of services.
• Writes reports and memos to consultants and vendors to issue changes and track resolutions.
• Reviews completed reports, plans, estimates and calculations for coordination.
• Participates in team meetings to help resolve project issues, coordination with other disciplines, schedule adherence, and technical issues.
• Participates in project reviews regarding project costs, budgets and adherence to schedule.
• Communicates in a clear, concise, and professional manner at all times, both verbally and in writing and will have regular interface with clients.
• Applies proper QA/QC methods throughout project. May lead this effort.
• Provides support to all team members for specific market, discipline, or other area of expertise.
• May provide assistance in connection with expertise in particular building types, component, material, element, or building code.
• May assist team in construction administration document management.
• May assist Project Manager with defining project work plans.
• Prepares meeting minutes for consultant coordination meetings.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior architecture or equivalent in education or experience required. Master's degree preferred.
• 5 plus years' interiors-focused architectural experience.
• Licensed Architect with current registration in your region required.
• NCARB registration preferred.
• LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.

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Many of our roles require the use of specific software. Please refer to the Required and Preferred Software & Skills for details.

HOK invests in its people and communities, supporting both personal and professional growth through every stage of life.

At HOK you'll have a hybrid work environment, 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays) and a minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option.

HOK offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, free mental wellness resources, life and AD&D coverage and short and long-term disability benefits.

HOK supports your growing family by offering 4 weeks of paid parental leave and fertility coverage.

HOK helps to fund your future financial needs with matching contributions to our 401(K) plan which includes a well-rounded investment menu as well as free guidance on retirement planning.

Wherever you are in your career, HOK provides opportunities to learn, develop and utilize your skills. Continued learning is promoted through financial support and study prep for licensure exams, CEU credit opportunities, mentorship programs, and paid professional memberships. To learn more about designing your career with HOK, explore our current job openings.

HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.