HKS, Inc
Overview
A recognized practitioner and certified Interior Designer who possesses strong design and technical abilities and manages implementation documentation. Manages the firm's resources (people, processes and tools) and assignments with proficiency, fluency and aptitude. Teaches and mentors staff and effectively embodies and expresses the firm's values and mission.
Responsibilities
Develops and manages initial design concepts and branding strategies in conjunction with owner requirements and project market position
Continues to develop interiors concepts based on client vision, desire and architectural concept
Utilizes creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions
Prepares detailed implementation documents, designs, plans, models and schemes
Assists in supervising the preparation of design details and implementation documents by project team
Collaborates on all phases of the design process for respective project(s) including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development and construction document preparation
Leads the management and/or documentation effort for respective interiors project(s) of varying sizes with minimal guidance
Shares accountability for managing project program documents, schedules and finances to keep the project on schedule
Effectively documents and conveys design requirements and design solutions to the broader design and construction team
Collaborates in developing solutions to technical and design detail problems
Coordinates client presentations and public hearings as needed
Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues
Collaborates in the development of cost estimates for design proposals
Coordinates with project team on review and approval of final interior and exterior programming, design development documents, construction documents, furnishings selections and purchases, RFIs and submittals
Communicates with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to incorporate all information into project requirements
Participates in product presentations to maintain knowledge of industry drivers, products and materials available on the market
Participates in and leads team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
May prepare meeting minutes
Qualifications Education and Experience
Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field
Typically 8+ years of experience
Licenses and Certifications
NCIDQ certification required
Sustainable design accreditation preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Advanced - expert-level experience, knowledge or skills Intermediate - experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work Basic - familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and can perform elementary functions
Advanced experience and skills in Revit, Bluebeam, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign required
Advanced experience in Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools required
Intermediate experience and skills in Rhino, Grasshopper and Dynamo; advanced preferred
Intermediate skills in AI design tools and virtual reality such as VR headsets and Yulio required
Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite preferred
Basic knowledge of furniture specifications software required, and of Navisworks preferred
Intermediate knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required
Intermediate knowledge of building codes and ability to research and incorporate into technical documents required
Intermediate experience with FF&E to carry out design intent required
Intermediate experience with managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment preferred
Intermediate ability to manage team with diplomatic leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external, required
Intermediate ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships required
Intermediate presentation skills required
Intermediate organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
Intermediate ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing preferred
Intermediate ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required
Intermediate ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment required
Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required
Travel may be required
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
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Responsibilities
Develops and manages initial design concepts and branding strategies in conjunction with owner requirements and project market position
Continues to develop interiors concepts based on client vision, desire and architectural concept
Utilizes creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions
Prepares detailed implementation documents, designs, plans, models and schemes
Assists in supervising the preparation of design details and implementation documents by project team
Collaborates on all phases of the design process for respective project(s) including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development and construction document preparation
Leads the management and/or documentation effort for respective interiors project(s) of varying sizes with minimal guidance
Shares accountability for managing project program documents, schedules and finances to keep the project on schedule
Effectively documents and conveys design requirements and design solutions to the broader design and construction team
Collaborates in developing solutions to technical and design detail problems
Coordinates client presentations and public hearings as needed
Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues
Collaborates in the development of cost estimates for design proposals
Coordinates with project team on review and approval of final interior and exterior programming, design development documents, construction documents, furnishings selections and purchases, RFIs and submittals
Communicates with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to incorporate all information into project requirements
Participates in product presentations to maintain knowledge of industry drivers, products and materials available on the market
Participates in and leads team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
May prepare meeting minutes
Qualifications Education and Experience
Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field
Typically 8+ years of experience
Licenses and Certifications
NCIDQ certification required
Sustainable design accreditation preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Advanced - expert-level experience, knowledge or skills Intermediate - experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work Basic - familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and can perform elementary functions
Advanced experience and skills in Revit, Bluebeam, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign required
Advanced experience in Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools required
Intermediate experience and skills in Rhino, Grasshopper and Dynamo; advanced preferred
Intermediate skills in AI design tools and virtual reality such as VR headsets and Yulio required
Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite preferred
Basic knowledge of furniture specifications software required, and of Navisworks preferred
Intermediate knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required
Intermediate knowledge of building codes and ability to research and incorporate into technical documents required
Intermediate experience with FF&E to carry out design intent required
Intermediate experience with managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment preferred
Intermediate ability to manage team with diplomatic leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external, required
Intermediate ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships required
Intermediate presentation skills required
Intermediate organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
Intermediate ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing preferred
Intermediate ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required
Intermediate ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment required
Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required
Travel may be required
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
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