Senior Interior Designer - Education

Overview: HKS Orlando is searching for an experienced Senior Interior Designer to join the Education team. Responsible for high-impact decisions. 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 • Utilises 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 • Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues • Collaborates on all design phases including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development, document preparation and project construction • Works with others through project phases to enhance the design by specialising in the FF&E sourcing, selection, custom design and specification • Attends on-site visits and project meetings • Participates and may lead team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines • Manages existing design technology and continually explores, improves on and evaluates best uses for technology for FF&E services • Manages conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environment • Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the project team, including promoting communication • Collaborates in managing project to satisfy requirements from budget and schedule perspective while delivering a quality work product • Responsible for delivering a project on defined budget requirements and maintaining accountability to project plans and planned utilisation rate • May lead proposal preparation process and participates in negotiation of scope and fees on contracts • Travel may be required Qualifications: • Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture, related field or equivalent experience • 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, furnishings 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 visualisation skills to communicate design ideas • Experience with managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment • Ability to manage team with diplomatic leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external • Ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships • Strong presentation skills • Strong organisational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time • Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing • Ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment • Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality