Senior Interior Designer - Hybrid Role, Lead Projects & Mentorship

HOK Group, Inc.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Mental wellness resources

Job summary

HOK Group, Inc. seeks an experienced Interior Designer with a strong leadership track record to guide design direction across office, airport, healthcare, sports, and other commercial environments. You will oversee the full lifecycle from concept to construction, mentor junior staff, and lead multidisciplinary collaboration.

The role requires NCIDQ certification, 10+ years of experience, and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite. LEED accreditation within 12 months is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related discipline required.
• NCIDQ certification required.
• If registered as an Architect, NCARB registration is preferred.
• 10+ years prior experience as an Interior Designer in a design, architecture, engineering, or planning firm, focused on offices, airports, hospitals, sports venues, schools, labs, and other commercial ventures.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office.
• LEED accreditation required within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of high-quality, innovative design concepts that align with client objectives, brand identity, and budgetary parameters.
• Oversee all phases of the project lifecycle, from contract negotiation and budgeting to planning, design execution, documentation, and construction administration.
• Assess material needs and costs, coordinate bid processes, and support subcontracting for fabrication, installation, and material logistics.
• Facilitate collaboration across disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure alignment with project goals and technical requirements.
• Provide strong leadership and strategic direction to the design team, ensuring alignment with project goals and organizational values.
• Collaborates with and may take leadership direction from a Senior Project Interior Designer or the Director of Design, Interiors, depending on project scope and team structure.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, fostering growth, creativity, and professional development within the team.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, proactively communicating progress, addressing key issues, and identifying opportunities for future collaboration.
• Represent the firm at industry events and conferences, enhancing visibility and reinforcing the organization's reputation for design excellence.
• Participates in marketing and business development efforts by guiding the creation of compelling presentations, publications, and award submissions.

Skills

Leadership

Design vision

Mentoring

Client relations

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Interior Design

NCIDQ certification

NCARB registration (preferred)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Job description

HOK Group, Inc. seeks an experienced Interior Designer with a strong leadership track record to guide design direction across office, airport, healthcare, sports, and other commercial environments. You will oversee the full lifecycle from concept to construction, mentor junior staff, and lead multidisciplinary collaboration.

The role requires NCIDQ certification, 10+ years of experience, and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite. LEED accreditation within 12 months is expected.