Interior Designer

Hellmuth Obata & Kassabaum - Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Kansas City, MO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

HOK is currently seeking an Interior Designer to join our Kansas City studio. As an Interior Designer, you will be responsible for interpreting, organizing, and executing the conceptual design of various projects. This role requires creativity, foresight, and judgment to meet project requirements and objectives through to completion. You will conduct programming efforts such as space planning, layout, and utilization of furnishings and equipment, as well as lighting and color coordination. Your innovative design concepts will need to be practical, aesthetic, safe, and conducive to the intended purposes, reflecting client goals while adhering to project budgets. In this position, you will implement all phases of a design project, which includes managing contracts, budgeting, scheduling, planning, design, documentation, specifications, and construction. You will be responsible for the selection and specification of furniture, lighting, flooring, wall coverings, and artwork. Additionally, you will estimate material requirements and costs, solicit bids, and assist the Project Manager and client in subcontracting fabrication, installation, and arrangement of the necessary materials, finishes, and furnishings. Maintaining positive client relationships throughout the project is crucial, as you will keep clients informed of project progress and coordinate with other key project individuals to clarify, coordinate, and negotiate critical issues. You will also lead the Construction Administration phase, responding to Requests for Information (RFIs), Change Orders (COs), reviewing shop drawings, and participating in field site reviews. Managing projects using Deltek Vision will be part of your responsibilities, including completing work plans, identifying project team members, budgets, consultants, schedules for completion, fees, and labor costs, as well as managing project change notices. You will ensure compliance with HOK Standards for all projects and processes, and incorporate Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into your work, taking personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable practices. As part of a collaborative team, you will render conceptual design ideas and prepare 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings. You will coordinate color and material palettes, produce written documentation related to projects, and review documents for adherence to building and ADA codes. Communication with consultants, contractors, sub-consultants, and other disciplines will be essential to ensure project details are executed correctly. You may also assist in design presentations and mentor less experienced staff, while exploring new opportunities to enhance professional services with existing clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct programming efforts such as space planning, layout, and utilization of furnishings and equipment, lighting and color coordination.
• Develop innovative design concepts that are practical, aesthetic, safe, and conducive to intended purposes and function, reflecting client goals and within project budget.
• 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 Project Manager and client in subcontracting fabrication, installation, and arrangement of materials, finishes, and furnishings.
• Maintain positive client relationships throughout the project and keep clients apprised of project progress.
• Lead the Construction Administration phase by responding to RFIs, COs, reviewing shop drawings, and participating in field site reviews.
• Manage projects using Deltek Vision, including work plans, project team members, budgets, consultants, schedules, fees, and labor costs.
• Ensure project documentation and contracts comply with standards set forth by the Technical Board.
• Incorporate Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects and foster a green workplace through sustainable practices.

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.
• If registered Architect, NCARB registration preferred.
• LEED credential required within 6 months of employment.
• Advanced knowledge of design principles and the ability to interpret design concepts and layouts.
• Knowledge of design trends, construction methodology, materials application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.
• Thorough knowledge of sustainability, integrated design, and LEED guidelines.
• 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

• Ability to effectively meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(K) savings plans
• Disability, life, and accident insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Parental leave
• Flexible work schedule with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays