Senior Designer Jobs

HOK designs buildings and spaces that respond to the needs of people and the environment. Our designers are rooted in technical excellence, driven by imagination and focused on a solitary goal: to deliver solutions that inspire clients and communities.

• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Responsible for selection and specification of all interior architectural materials and finishes, furniture, lighting and artwork.
• 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.
• May participate in interviews and recruiting of professional staff.
• Implements and utilizes HOK Standards for all projects and processes.
• Coordinates color and material palettes.
• Solicits bids and assists Project Manager and client in subcontracting fabrication, installation, and arrangement of the materials, finishes, and furnishings required.
• Renders conceptual design ideas and prepares 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings.
• Responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provides support as necessary.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
• May mentor and direct the work of less experienced staff and deliver staff performance evaluations.
• May provide support to all team members for specific field, style, or phase of interior design expertise.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.
• Prepares, corrects and updates documents during schematic design and design development phases.
• Conducts programming efforts such as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings and equipment, lighting and color coordination.
• Responsible for keeping the project, or a phase of a project, on schedule.
• Prepares and conducts client presentations.

Required Skills

• Possess creative talent in conceptual design and rendering skills of either hand or computer sketching.
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines.
• Knowledge of buildingSMART, Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, and InDesign graphic software.
• Proficiency in 3D Modeling software such as Rhino and Grasshopper preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit is preferred.
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines.
• Advanced space planning skills and an interest in programming.
• Proficiency in Newforma preferred.
• Ability to work in team environment.
• Advanced knowledge of building regulations and safety codes.
• Advanced knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop.
• Advanced knowledge of furniture, fixture and equipment (FF&E), architectural/interior finishes, lighting, art signage, color and materials to carryout design intent.
• Proficiency in the basic technical skills of interior design including the following computer skills:
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, materials application and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.
• Proven ability to prioritize in order to meet deadlines and provide high quality service to clients.

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• LEED credential required within 12 months of employment.
• 5 plus years’ experience in interiors projects required.
• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in interior design or foreign equivalent.

OTHER:

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

Location

401 - 237 8th Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular