Interiors - Sr Interior Designer

HOK marked its 70th anniversary in 2025, and we continue to be a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers committed to tackling the critical challenges of our time. Our mission is simple yet powerful: improve lives, serve our clients, and heal the planet. At HOK, design excellence thrives at the intersection of art and science-where creativity meets purpose.

Application must include both resume and portfolio (or portfolio link).

HOK's Boston office is hiring a Sr. Interior Designer
. This role involves leading all phases of the design process, guiding strategic design direction, encouraging and advising junior designers, and collaborating across sectors to create impactful, sustainable environments. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, creative vision, and a deep commitment to design excellence.

• Lead the development of high-quality, innovative design concepts that align with client objectives, brand identity, and budgetary parameters.
• Oversee all phases of the project lifecycle, from contract negotiation and budgeting to planning, design execution, documentation, and construction administration.
• Assess material needs and costs, coordinate bid processes, and support subcontracting for fabrication, installation, and material logistics.
• Facilitate collaboration across disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure alignment with project goals and technical requirements.
• Provide strong leadership and strategic direction to the design team, ensuring alignment with project goals and organizational values.
• Collaborate with and may take leadership direction from a Senior Project Interior Designer or the Director of Design, Interiors, depending on project scope and team structure.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, fostering growth, creativity, and professional development within the team.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, proactively communicating progress, addressing key issues, and identifying opportunities for future collaboration.
• Represent the firm at industry events and conferences, enhancing visibility and reinforcing the organization’s reputation for design excellence.
• Participate in marketing and business development efforts by guiding the creation of compelling presentations, publications, and award submissions.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related discipline required.
• NCIDQ certification required.
• If registered as an Architect, NCARB registration is preferred.
• 10+ years prior experience as an Interior Designer in a design, architecture, engineering, or planning firm, focused on offices, airports, hospitals, sports venues, schools, labs, and other commercial ventures.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch Up, and Microsoft Office.
• LEED accreditation required within 12 months of employment.

• 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.

Benefits include a hybrid work environment, 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays), a minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental wellness resources, life and AD&D coverage, and short and long-term disability benefits. Paid parental leave and fertility coverage are also provided. HOK offers matching contributions to a 401(K) plan and guidance on retirement planning.

HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.