Overview:
HKS Dallas is seeking a talented Sr. Interior Designer to join our 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:
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Leads team in planning work and developing solutions to technical and design detail problems
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Builds and strengthens connections with clients through a comprehensive understanding of their project mission, goals, policies and needs
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Leads development of interiors concepts based on client vision, desire and architectural concept
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Utilizes creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions
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Manages client’s expectations, team communications and consultant coordination to meet overall project objectives
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Prepares and reviews detailed implementation document sets (i.e., interior plans, fixture plans, elevations, details)
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Supervises the preparation of design details and drawings by project team to maintain quality control with a focus on design
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Generates project documents and schedules, manages the finances and keeps the project on schedule
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Collaborates in the development of cost estimates for design proposals
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Collaborates on all design phases including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development, document preparation and construction administration
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Works with others through project phases to enhance the design by specializing in the FF&E sourcing, selection, custom design and specification
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Attends on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings
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Participates and may lead team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
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Actively invests in the professional development of staff through mentoring, motivating, performance management and career planning
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Develops, recognizes, recruits and grows diverse talent
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Manages conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environment
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Collaborates in managing project to satisfy requirements from budget and schedule perspective while delivering a quality work product
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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
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Identifies, maintains and cultivates essential relationships
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May lead proposal preparation process and participates in negotiation of scope and fees on contracts
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May participate in marketing interviews
Qualifications:
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Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture, related field or equivalent experience
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NCIDQ certification required
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Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy
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Sustainable design accreditation preferred
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Typically 15+ years of experience
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Proficiency in software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator and SketchUp preferred
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Understanding of 3D Studio Max and InDesign preferred
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Working knowledge of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) software preferred
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Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
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Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
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Advanced knowledge of FF&E to carry out design intent
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Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, drawings and models
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Strong graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas
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Experience with managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment
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Strong presentation skills
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Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
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If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.
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