Senior Interior Designer - Education

HKS Architects; 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 creativity and expertise will shape inspiring educational spaces. In this pivotal role, you will lead design projects from concept to completion, ensuring exceptional quality and client satisfaction. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you'll work closely with clients to understand their vision and translate it into stunning interiors. This position offers a dynamic environment where your leadership and design skills will thrive, making a significant impact on the community. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to meaningful projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 15+ years of experience in design.
• Proficiency in design software like Revit and AutoCAD is essential.
• Accredited degree in Interior Design or Architecture is required.

Responsibilities

• Leads team in planning and developing design solutions.
• Builds client relationships through understanding project needs.
• Manages project schedules and finances to meet objectives.

Skills

Communication Skills

Creative Problem Solving

Client Relationship Management

Team Leadership

Graphic and Visualization Skills

Organizational Skills

Presentation Skills

Diplomatic Leadership

Deadline Management

Education

Accredited Degree in Interior Design or Architecture

Sustainable Design Accreditation

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Photoshop

Illustrator

SketchUp

3D Studio Max

InDesign

MS Office Suite

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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