Interior Designer II - Mission Critical

Overview: Exercises independent judgment in evaluation, selection and use of standard techniques, and solves problems when encountered. A certified Interior Designer who possesses and applies a diversified knowledge of interior design principles, practices and procedures to complete assignments with originality and ingenuity. Anticipates job expectations and contributes to project and design solutions. Responsibilities: • Collaborates on all phases of the design process including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development, document preparation and construction administration • Collaborates in the development of interiors concepts based on client vision, desire, project scope and architectural concept • Utilizes creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions • Generates renderings and visual presentations that convey the design concepts to the client and generates finish plans, specifications and material selections needed for construction • Provides design support and implementation documentation during completion and execution of design concepts • May coordinate documentation effort for interiors projects of varying sizes with minimal guidance • Maintains awareness of project program documents and schedules, including effectively meeting deadlines • Participates in and may assist in leading design presentations internally and externally • Effectively collaborates on implementation documentation and conveys design requirements and solutions to the broader design and construction team • Participates in the selection and presentation of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), color palettes and lighting to incorporate responsible and sustainable design practices • Coordinates and may lead client presentations • 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 • Participates in product presentations to maintain knowledge of industry drivers, products and materials available on the market • Communicates with other disciplines, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators and contractors to incorporate all information into project requirements • Participates in and may lead 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 5+ years of experience Licenses and Certifications • NCIDQ certification required • Sustainable design accreditation strongly 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 required; 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 • Intermediate knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required • Intermediate knowledge of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) to carry out design intent preferred • Basic knowledge of furniture specifications software required, and of Navisworks preferred • Basic knowledge of building codes and ability to research and incorporate into technical documents required • Intermediate experience with managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment required • Intermediate organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required • Basic ability to communicate and present ideas 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 work and collaborate in a team environment required • Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required • Travel may be required #LI-KT1 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