Senior Interior Designer - Education

HKS, Inc; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Senior Interior Designer in Orlando, where your expertise will shape innovative educational spaces. This role demands a creative leader who excels in client relations and project management, ensuring designs are delivered on time and within budget. Collaborate with a talented team to develop concepts that resonate with client visions while maintaining high standards of quality and sustainability. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about design, this opportunity is your chance to make a significant impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in interior design or related field.
• Strong graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead team in planning work and developing design solutions.
• Manage client expectations and project objectives.
• Collaborate on all design phases from conceptual to construction.

Skills

Communication Skills

Creative Problem Solving

Client Relationship Management

Project Management

Sustainable Design

Presentation Skills

Organizational Skills

Collaboration

Education

Accredited Professional Degree in Interior Design

Architecture or Related Field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Photoshop

Illustrator

SketchUp

MS Office Suite

3D Studio Max

InDesign

Job description

Overview:

HKS Orlando is searching for an experienced Senior Interior Designer to join the Education team.

A recognized leader who is responsible for delivering exceptional design and delivery for clients on time and on budget. Possesses strong communication skills, a flexible attitude, ability to solve problems creatively and ability to foster and manage effective client relationships. Responsible for high-impact decisions. Endorses the firm's values by personally influencing client service, innovation and communication. Acts as subject matter expert for design solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Leads team in planning work and developing solutions to technical and design detail problems
• Builds and strengthens connections with clients through a comprehensive understanding of their project mission, goals, policies and needs
• Leads development of interiors concepts based on client vision, desire and architectural concept
• Utilises creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions
• Manages client's expectations, team communications and consultant coordination to meet overall project objectives
• Prepares and reviews detailed implementation document sets (i.e., interior plans, fixture plans, elevations, details)
• Supervises the preparation of design details and drawings by project team to maintain quality control with a focus on design
• Generates project documents and schedules, manages the finances and keeps the project on schedule
• Collaborates in the development of cost estimates for design proposals
• Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues
• Collaborates on all design phases including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development, document preparation and project construction
• Works with others through project phases to enhance the design by specialising in the FF&E sourcing, selection, custom design and specification
• Attends on-site visits and project meetings
• Participates and may lead team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
• Manages existing design technology and continually explores, improves on and evaluates best uses for technology for FF&E services
• Manages conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environment
• Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the project team, including promoting communication
• Collaborates in managing project to satisfy requirements from budget and schedule perspective while delivering a quality work product
• Responsible for delivering a project on defined budget requirements and maintaining accountability to project plans and planned utilisation rate
• May lead proposal preparation process and participates in negotiation of scope and fees on contracts
• Travel may be required

Qualifications:

• Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture, related field or equivalent experience
• Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred
• Typically 15+ years of experience
• Proficiency in software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator and SketchUp preferred
• Understanding of 3D Studio Max and InDesign preferred
• Working knowledge of furniture, furnishings and equipment (FF&E) software preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
• Advanced knowledge of FF&E to carry out design intent
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, drawings and models
• Strong graphic and visualisation skills to communicate design ideas
• Experience with managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage team with diplomatic leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external
• Ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality

If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.

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