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Interior Designer - Healthcare (San Francisco/Salt Lake City/Seattle)

Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum, Inc.

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80,000–$110,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
3D Design, American Dental Association (ADA), Budgeting, Building Codes, Business Development, Business Plan, Calendar Management, Construction, Construction Administration, Construction Contracts, Construction Design, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Deltek Vision, Develop and Maintain Customers, Documentation, Documentation Review, Environmental Design, Financial Projections, Financial Support, Furniture, Green Business, Healthcare, Insurance Documentation, Interior Design, Leadership, Marketing, Mentoring, Negotiation Skills, Phase Response, Professional Services, Project Design, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Regulatory Compliance, Retirement Planning, Sales Prospecting, Schematics, Staff Development, Team Player, Time Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
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.

Interprets, organizes and executes the conceptual design of a project. Utilizes creativity, foresight and judgment to meet project requirements and objectives through project completion.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership


Conducts programming efforts such as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings and equipment, lighting and color coordination.
Develops innovative design concepts which are practical, aesthetic, safe and conducive to intended purposes and function which is reflective of client goals and within project budget.
Implements all phases of a design project which includes contracts, budgeting, scheduling, planning, design, documentation, specifications and construction, including the selection and specification of furniture.
Responsible for maintaining positive client relationships throughout project. Keeps client apprised of project progress on regular basis. Initiates and maintains contract with other key project individuals for clarification, coordination and negotiation of critical issues.
Conducts programming efforts such as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings and equipment, lighting and color coordination.
Responsible for selection and specification of furniture, lighting, flooring, wall covering and artwork.
Estimates material requirements and costs.
Solicits bids and assists Project Manager and client in subcontracting fabrication, installation, and arrangement of the materials, finishes, and furnishings required.
Responsible for keeping the project, or a phase of a project, on schedule.
Responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provides support as necessary.
Leads the Construction Administration phase responding to RFI's, CO's, reviewing shop drawings and involved in the field site reviews.
Responsible for managing project using the Deltek Vision; complete work plans; including identification of project team members, budget, consultants, schedule for completion, fees and labor costs as well as project change notices or other actions taking place on the assigned project. Responsible for financial outcome of projects.
Implements and utilizes HOK Standards for all projects and processes.
Ensures project documentation and contracts are in compliance with the standards set forth by the Technical Board.
Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.

Teamwork


Renders conceptual design ideas and prepares 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings.


Prepares, corrects and updates documents during schematic design, design development and construction administration phases.
Coordinates color and material palettes.
Solicits bids and assists the Project Manager and client in subcontracting fabrication, installation, and arrangement of the materials, finishes, and furnishings required.
Produces written documentation related to project including agreements, meeting documentation, transmittals, memoranda, etc. using HOK standard formats.
Reviews documents for adherence to building and ADA codes. Oversee coordination and quality assurance of documents required to complete a project or phase of a project; ensures documents are in concert with design intent.
Communicates with consultants, contractors, sub-consultants and other disciplines to ensure project details are carried out including technical issues and project information at all levels of contract administration.
May assist in design presentations.
May assist more senior staff with keeping a phase of a project on schedule.
May provide support to all team members for specific field, style, or phase of interior design expertise.
Develops and maintain positive relationships with consultants, contractors and jurisdictional/approval agencies.
May be responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provides support as necessary.
Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.

Client Interface


Represents client in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts. May assist with negotiating fees and contracts.

Staff Development


May mentor and direct the work of less experienced staff.
May participate in interviews and recruiting of professional staff.

Business Development


Explores and identifies new opportunities to add or enhance professional services with existing clients.
Participates in selected marketing and business development opportunities.
Assists in development of fee proposals for marketing proposals.
May participate in developing the annual business plan for the interiors discipline.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:


Requires a Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design or foreign equivalent.
Prior experience in Healthcare interiors projects preferred.
Must be professional Interior Designer and have passed the NCIDQ exam or be a registered Architect with current license required.
If registered Architect, NCARB registration preferred.
LEED credential required within 12 months of employment.

OTHER:


Travel will be required.
Overtime will be required.
The job duties and requirements that this document describes may be altered or supplemented at any time at the sole discretion of HOK.

Many of our roles require the use of specific software. Please refer to the Required and Preferred Software & Skills for details.

HOK invests in its people and communities, supporting both personal and professional growth through every stage of life. At HOK you'll have a hybrid work environment, 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays) and a minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option. HOK offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, free mental wellness resources, life and AD&D coverage and short and long-term disability benefits. HOK supports your growing family by offering 4 weeks of paid parental leave and fertility coverage. HOK helps to fund your future financial needs with matching contributions to our 401(K) plan which includes a well-rounded investment menu as well as free guidance on retirement planning.

Wherever you are in your career, HOK provides opportunities to learn, develop and utilize your skills. Continued learning is promoted through financial support and study prep for licensure exams, CEU credit opportunities, mentorship programs, and paid professional memberships. To learn more about designing your career with HOK, explore our current job openings.

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.

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, education and location. The reasonably expected annual salary range for this position is $95,000 to $110,000.

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HOK is a drug-free workplace. HOK is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

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