Senior Interior Designer — Lead & Mentor in Sustainability

HOK; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Paid holidays

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) plan with matching

Job summary

HOK is seeking an experienced Interior Designer with strong leadership and project management skills to guide design direction across multiple sectors. The role involves mentoring junior staff, maintaining client relationships, and leading all phases of complex design projects from concept through construction.

The ideal candidate holds NCIDQ, has 12+ years of experience in design firms (offices, airports, hospitals, sports venues, schools, labs, etc.), and is proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Interior Design, Architecture, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of high-quality, innovative design concepts aligned with client objectives, brand identity, and budget.
• Oversee all phases of project lifecycle from contract & budgeting to planning, design execution, documentation and construction administration.
• Assess material needs and costs, coordinate bid processes, and support subcontracting for fabrication and logistics.
• Facilitate collaboration across disciplines, vendors, and contractors to meet project goals and technical requirements.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the design team, ensuring alignment with goals and values.
• Mentor junior staff and cultivate growth, creativity, and professional development within the team.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, communicating progress and identifying future opportunities.
• Represent the firm at industry events and contribute to presentations, publications and award submissions.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relation mgmt

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Interior Design/Architecture

NCIDQ certification

NCARB registration preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Job description

HOK is seeking an experienced Interior Designer with strong leadership and project management skills to guide design direction across multiple sectors. The role involves mentoring junior staff, maintaining client relationships, and leading all phases of complex design projects from concept through construction.

The ideal candidate holds NCIDQ, has 12+ years of experience in design firms (offices, airports, hospitals, sports venues, schools, labs, etc.), and is proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe