Sr. Interior Designer | Venues

Overview: HKS is searching for a talented Sr. Interior Designer to join our Venues Interiors team... A recognized leader and certified Interior Designer 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 • Utilizes 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 • Collaborates on all design phases including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development, document preparation and construction administration • Works with others through project phases to enhance the design by specializing in the FF&E sourcing, selection, custom design and specification • Attends on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings • Participates and may lead team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines • Actively invests in the professional development of staff through mentoring, motivating, performance management and career planning • Develops, recognizes, recruits and grows diverse talent • Manages conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environment • Collaborates in managing project to satisfy requirements from budget and schedule perspective while delivering a quality work product • Supports and may lead the business development process by identifying new opportunities, marketing current clients for repeat business and assisting with proposals, budgets and schedules • Identifies, maintains and cultivates essential relationships • May lead proposal preparation process and participates in negotiation of scope and fees on contracts • May participate in marketing interviews Qualifications: • Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture, related field or equivalent experience • NCIDQ certification required • 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, fixtures 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 visualization skills to communicate design ideas • Experience with managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment • Strong presentation skills • Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing #LI-KT1 Application Deadline: 06/03/2024 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