Project Interior Designer - Mission Critical

HKS, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS, Inc. is seeking a certified Interior Designer with strong design and technical skills to lead projects in Chicago. The candidate will develop design concepts, prepare documentation, and collaborate on all project phases.

The position requires an accredited degree and typically 8+ years of experience, with NCIDQ certification mandatory. Candidates should be proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, and other design tools. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative professional looking to contribute to innovative projects.

Qualifications

• Typically 8+ years of experience in Interior Design or related field.
• NCIDQ certification required; sustainable design accreditation preferred.
• Intermediate experience with managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages initial design concepts and branding strategies.
• Prepares detailed implementation documents, designs, plans, and models.
• Coordinates with project team on approval of programming and design documents.
• Participates in product presentations to maintain market knowledge.

Skills

Revit

Bluebeam

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Twinmotion

Enscape

Rhino

Grasshopper

Dynamo

AI design tools

MS Office Suite

Education

Accredited professional degree in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

Furniture specifications software

Navisworks

Job description

Overview

A recognized practitioner and certified Interior Designer who possesses strong design and technical abilities and manages implementation documentation. Manages the firm’s resources (people, processes and tools) and assignments with proficiency, fluency and aptitude. Teaches and mentors staff and effectively embodies and expresses the firm’s values and mission.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages initial design concepts and branding strategies in conjunction with owner requirements and project market position
• Continues to develop interiors concepts based on client vision, desire and architectural concept
• Utilizes creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions
• Prepares detailed implementation documents, designs, plans, models and schemes
• Assists in supervising the preparation of design details and implementation documents by project team
• Collaborates on all phases of the design process for respective project(s) including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development and construction document preparation
• Leads the management and/or documentation effort for respective interiors project(s) of varying sizes with minimal guidance
• Shares accountability for managing project program documents, schedules and finances to keep the project on schedule
• Effectively documents and conveys design requirements and design solutions to the broader design and construction team
• Collaborates in developing solutions to technical and design detail problems
• Coordinates client presentations and public hearings as needed
• Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues
• Collaborates in the development of cost estimates for design proposals
• Coordinates with project team on review and approval of final interior and exterior programming, design development documents, construction documents, furnishings selections and purchases, RFIs and submittals
• Communicates with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to incorporate all information into project requirements
• Participates in product presentations to maintain knowledge of industry drivers, products and materials available on the market
• Participates in and leads team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
• May prepare meeting minutes
• Travel may be required

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field
• Typically 8+ years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

• NCIDQ certification required
• 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

• Advanced experience and skills in Revit, Bluebeam, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign required
• Advanced experience in Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools required
• Intermediate experience and skills in Rhino, Grasshopper and Dynamo; advanced preferred
• Intermediate skills in AI design tools and virtual reality such as VR headsets and Yulio required
• Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite preferred
• Basic knowledge of furniture specifications software required, and of Navisworks preferred
• Intermediate knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required
• Intermediate knowledge of building codes and ability to research and incorporate into technical documents required
• Intermediate experience with FF&E to carry out design intent required
• Intermediate experience with managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment preferred
• Intermediate ability to manage team with diplomatic leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external, required
• Intermediate ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships required
• Intermediate presentation skills required
• Intermediate organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
• Intermediate ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing preferred
• Intermediate ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required
• Intermediate ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment required
• Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required

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