Interior Designer

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.

We are currently seeking an Interior Designer to join our team in Houston, Texas. As an Interior Designer, you are responsible for interpreting, organizing and executing the conceptual design of a project. Utilizing creativity, foresight and judgment to meet project requirements and objectives through project completion.

Application must include resume and portfolio.

HOK’s interior design teams create holistic solutions for places that reflect who organizations are and what they aspire to be. We use space, color, materials and light as tools to create healthy, uplifting environments. These spaces enhance people's lives in the places they gather: hospitals, offices, airports, hotels, sports venues, schools, labs and more. The lines between work, life and play continue to blur, providing opportunities to bring together elements from previously distinct spaces.

Our interior designers leverage this space fusion to create multidimensional, experiential environments shaped by the people who use them.

You can learn more about HOK's Interiors practice here: /discipline/interiors.

• 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 client apprised of project progress on regular and maintains contact with other key project individuals for clarification, coordination and negotiation of critical issues.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• 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…