Project Interior Designer - Education

Overview: HKS is seeking a talented Project Interior Designer to join our team. A recognized practitioner and certified Interior Designer who possesses strong design and technical abilities and manages implementation documentation. 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 • 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 • Develops, recognizes, recruits and grows diverse talent • Resolves conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environment • Understands fundamental accounting principles and the project accounting process • Collaborates in and may be responsible for delivering a project on defined budget requirements • May participate in the pursuit and marketing of potential projects • 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 If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.