Senior Interior Designer - Education

HKS Architects Ltd; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Interior Designer - Education

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.

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