Interior Designer

Ihire - Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Kansas City, MO

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

HOK is seeking an Interior Designer to join their Kansas City studio. The role involves interpreting, organizing, and executing conceptual designs for various projects, ensuring they meet client goals and project budgets. The designer will lead programming efforts, develop innovative design concepts, and maintain positive client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct programming efforts such as space planning, layout, and utilization of furnishings and equipment.
• Develop innovative design concepts that are practical, aesthetic, safe, and conducive to intended purposes.
• Implement all phases of a design project including contracts, budgeting, scheduling, planning, design, documentation, specifications, and construction.
• Select and specify furniture, lighting, flooring, wall coverings, and artwork.
• Estimate material requirements and costs, solicit bids, and assist in subcontracting fabrication and installation.
• Keep the project on schedule and communicate with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors.
• Lead the Construction Administration phase, responding to RFIs, COs, and reviewing shop drawings.
• Manage projects using Deltek Vision, including work plans, budgets, and project change notices.
• Ensure project documentation and contracts comply with HOK standards.
• Incorporate Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, or foreign equivalent.
• Prior experience in interiors projects required.
• Must be a professional Interior Designer and have passed the NCIDQ exam or be a registered Architect with a current license.
• LEED credential required within 6 months of employment.
• Proficiency in 3D Modeling software such as Revit, Sketchup, Lumion, Enscape, TwinMotion, and Rhino preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Affinity software suite preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).
• Ability to mentor and direct the work of less experienced staff.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave