We are currently seeking a Director of Design for our Interiors Group.  As Director of Design for Interiors, you are responsible for the overall design leadership of the Interiors practice.  Promoting quality design efforts of all departments within the office and acutely involved in marketing and business development activities.

Design Quality / Project Management

Responsible for the regional Practice interior design leadership.  Responsible for setting and implementing HOK design standards and for the overall administration and organization of the interior design function which is in concert with HOK design philosophies. Guides and advises design teams on projects, providing overall design direction to ensure consistent and high-quality design throughout the business unit. Utilizes knowledge of furniture, fixture and equipment, architectural/interior finishes, lighting, art, signage, color and materials to carryout design intent.  Keeps well connected with manufacturers and design industry to ensure access to newest and most innovative products and services available.  Maintains leading edge prominence within industry.  Keeps abreast of new products, trends, technology, and business sector growth. Responsible for conceptual design excellence; initiates project design concepts and idea discussions, and provides guidance to design teams during project design development. Responsible for support and successful execution of Interiors department goals and business plan for the business unit. Serves as project designer on selected projects—conceives and executes design, being mindful of clients’ needs and vision, requirements, project budget, schedule, and site issues. Conducts research and seeks thorough understanding of client needs for project requirements and design solution opportunities. Engages clients in explorations that respectfully challenge their understanding of appropriate interior design solutions. Communicates design intent in a clear and compelling way; demonstrates the incorporation of client’s requirements and goals within design solution. Assists in the preparation and delivery of design presentations to clients and drives consultant work to achieve design goals. Assists in preparing fee and workload projections for assigned projects. Understands and enforces conditions of client contract.  Mindful of additional design services opportunities and fee service augmentation. Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects. Implements and utilizes HOK Standards for all projects and processes.  Personally contributes to HOK Standards through new procedure initiation and development.  Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.

 Marketing / Business Development

Identifies new business opportunities while developing current client relationships.  Listen for and seek out new projects which may exist or are being formulated.  Participates in selected marketing and business development opportunities. Develops and nurtures positive client relationships. Assists marketing department in development of marketing campaigns, materials, webinars, etc. and overall proposal preparation.  Provides oversight to marketing staff in the development of standard materials that describe the design portfolio, systems, and processes of the interior’s practice. Leads the preparation of award submittals. Assists in the preparation of press releases and other materials publicizing assigned projects. Works closely with project managers with respect to budget and schedule constraints. Utilizes and encourages best uses of design technology for presentation and production purposes. Assists others with project deadlines as available. Maintains an appropriate billable and non-billable percentage of personal and departmental time. Guides and monitors design activities on all Interiors projects; conducts office project technical and design reviews.

Staff Development

Acts as mentor by coaching and motivating design teams and individuals; fostering an environment of mutual respect and trust among members of the group as it grows and develops. Prepares and delivers design staff evaluations; responsible for performance development, compensation decision-making and workload allocation processes of department. Supports diversity, HOKU programs and develops continuing education opportunities (e.g. site visits, lectures, road trips) to expose design staff to influences which will stimulate design creativity and innovation. Participates in interviews and recruiting of professional staff. Encourages staff exploration and innovation to achieve project design excellence and continual improvement. Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with management and project team members. Participates in value-added professional associations, maintain active membership, and attend conferences as appropriate. Participates in appropriate professional and client-oriented organizations, maintain active memberships and attend conferences and activities. Participates with other Directors of Interiors and Interior Design in HOK firm-wide activities.  May serve on the HOK Design Board. Fosters an environment of mutual respect and passion for design among team members and within the office. Conducts employee performance evaluations. Leads office design reviews and critiques. Develops continuing education opportunities for the design staff (e.g. site visits; lectures; road trips) to expose design staff to influences which will stimulate their design thinking. Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.