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About the Role

HOK is seeking a leader to promote design excellence on all Interiors projects by providing overall practice leadership through skills in interior design and management, business development, and staff development. This role is a member of the regional Practice management team.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision and day-to-day administration of the Interiors group.
• Responsible for development and execution of practice goals, business plan, and profitability, aligning with regional and firm-wide plans.
• Ensure Integrated Sustainable Design solutions are incorporated into projects.
• Supervise the production of drawings and documents that convey design intent.
• Oversee design quality control on all projects and implement HOK Standards.
• Develop and/or review fee proposals and workload projections.
• Work closely with project managers on budget and schedule constraints and identify opportunities to support project profitability.
• Utilize and encourage best uses of design technology for presentation and production, championing BIM and Revit.
• Oversee the project team in documenting the design from vision sessions through production.
• Maintain appropriate billable and non-billable personal and departmental time.
• Ensure availability of adequate staff for contracted projects.
• Oversee those who conduct project technical and design reviews.
• Oversee and ensure implementation of construction details, contract documents, and post-occupancy project support.
• Understand and enforce conditions of client contract, mindful of additional services opportunities.
• Foster collaborative professional working relationships with management and project team members.
• Foster a commitment to external and internal client service.
• Responsible for the development and execution of marketing strategy, branding, and development of HOK’s Interiors practice.
• Identify new business opportunities and develop current client relationships.
• Participate in selected marketing and business development opportunities, acting as a key presenter in new project interviews.
• Develop and nurture positive client, consultant, contractor, and jurisdictional relationships.
• Assist marketing department in developing marketing campaigns, materials, webinars, and proposal preparation.
• Provide oversight to marketing staff in developing standard materials describing the design portfolio, systems, and processes.
• Assist in preparation of award submittals, press releases, and other publicity materials.
• Work closely with Director, Interior Design to ensure design intent is carried throughout all projects.
• Conduct research to understand client needs for project requirements and design solution opportunities.
• Utilize knowledge of furniture, fixtures, finishes, lighting, art, signage, color, and materials to support staff.
• Stay connected with manufacturers and the design industry for innovative products and services.
• Engage clients in explorations that challenge their understanding of appropriate design solutions.
• Communicate design intent clearly and compellingly, demonstrating incorporation of client requirements and goals.
• Oversee preparation and delivery of design presentations and drive consultant work.
• Lead ongoing design dialogue within the Interiors Practice.
• Act as a mentor by coaching and motivating design teams and individuals.
• Prepare, deliver, and ensure completion of staff evaluations; responsible for performance development, compensation, and workload allocation.
• Support diversity and develop continuing education opportunities to stimulate creativity and innovation.
• Participate in interviews and recruiting of professional staff.
• Encourage staff exploration and innovation for project design excellence and continual improvement.
• In smaller offices, may take on roles of Director of Interior Design and/or Director of Operations.
• Participate in local or state professional associations and attend conferences.
• Participate with other Directors of Interiors in firm-wide activities and may serve on the HOK Design Board.
• Take personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design or architecture required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 15 plus years’ experience with large interiors or architectural firm or division.
• 10 plus years as senior level Interior Designer responsible for design and project management of interiors.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Published and/or award winning projects a plus.
• Must be a professional Interior Designer and have passed the NCIDQ exam or be a registered Architect with current license.
• If registered Architect, NCARB registration preferred.
• LEED credential required within 12 months of employment.

Skills

• Interior design
• Management
• Business development
• Staff development
• BIM
• Revit

Location

• Remote

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Senior level

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• NCIDQ
• Registered Architect
• NCARB
• LEED credential

Salary/Compensations

• $185,000 to $220,000
• Discretionary bonus

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment
• 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
• Minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Free mental wellness resources
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage
• Matching contributions to 401(K) plan
• Retirement planning guidance
• Financial support for licensure exams
• CEU credit opportunities
• Mentorship programs
• Paid professional memberships

About the Company

• HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers who are driven to face the critical challenges of our time.
• We are dedicated to improving people's lives, serving our clients and healing the planet.
• Together, we cultivate a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science, blending the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose.

Equal Opportunity

• HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.