Job Captain, Living Interiors – Design Team Leader

HKS, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS is seeking an established interior design professional to lead project teams in coordination with PMs and clients, delivering design concepts and implementation documents for complex interiors. The role emphasizes collaboration, QA/QC, and adherence to standards.

You will help develop interiors concepts, coordinate with stakeholders, and present design ideas while mentoring staff and driving project success with strong organizational skills. Expect travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Interior Design or Architecture.
• Typically 6+ years of experience.
• Multi-family or hospitality project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate team efforts to execute project design and prepare implementation documents.
• Collaborate with PIC/PM to define work plans and production schedules.
• Develop interior concepts based on client vision and architectural concept.
• Coordinate with PM, clients, consultants and contractors for approvals and scope changes.
• Prepare client presentations and present design concepts.
• Lead or participate in coordination meetings and document minutes.

Skills

Presentation skills

Deadline management

Multi-project management

Team collaboration

Client relationship

Education

Interior Design or Architecture degree

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Rhino

Grasshopper

Photoshop

InDesign

Dynamo

Twinmotion

Enscape

Job description

HKS is seeking an established interior design professional to lead project teams in coordination with PMs and clients, delivering design concepts and implementation documents for complex interiors. The role emphasizes collaboration, QA/QC, and adherence to standards.

You will help develop interiors concepts, coordinate with stakeholders, and present design ideas while mentoring staff and driving project success with strong organizational skills. Expect travel as needed.