Design Professional II - Interior Design

• *Overview:** Our Detroit office is seeking a talented Design Professional II to join our Sports Interiors team... **Responsibilities:** • Effectively fulfills tasks to document and convey design requirements and design solutions to the broader design and construction team with general supervision • Assists in and collaborates on designing and preparing implementation document sets (i.e., interior plans, fixture plans, elevations, details) for designated projects • Works with project team to review work for design integrity, accuracy, clarity and quality • Organizes files, materials and displays • May complete site surveys, field verification and test fit plans • Conducts research (i.e., conceptual, site, client, materials) for the project team • Assists with the development of interiors concepts based on client vision, desire, project scope and architectural concept • Participates in schematic design activities, including making adaptations and modifications and assisting other designers in specific aspects of overall design • Utilizes creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions • Assists in the coordination with consultants, furniture dealers, product reps and fabricators to meet overall project objectives • Maintains furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) databases, specifications and performance metrics • May assist with review of RFIs and submittals during the Construction Administration Phase • May be responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to incorporate all information into project requirements • Participates in team meetings to discuss project and technical issues • Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the project team • Recognizes the financial aspect of a project and basic accounting principles involved in ensuring the projects and firms profitability • Understands the importance of growing and maintaining client relationships and the basic concept of business development • Assists in pursuit of new job opportunities either through relationship development or identifying additional work from existing clients • *Qualifications:** • Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field • On the path to NCIDQ certification • Typically 3+ years of experience • Sustainable design accreditation preferred • Experience with software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, InDesign and 3D modeling software preferred • Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred • Knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines • Knowledge of FF&E to carry out design intent • Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing 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