Interiors Practice Leader

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Miami, FL, USAPosted:
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Supervisor

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Salary 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.

To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We are seeking a highly respected Interiors Practice Leader (PL) to lead and grow our Corporate Interiors practice in Florida, with an initial and primary focus on Miami.

This role requires a seasoned professional with deep regional market knowledge, a strong professional reputation, and a demonstrated ability to build, market, and lead a high-performing interiors practice. The Practice Leader will be responsible for shaping the strategic direction of the practice, expanding market presence, strengthening client relationships, and mentoring design talent while serving as a visible ambassador in the Florida corporate interiors market.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership In collaboration with the Director of Interiors, define and execute the strategic vision, growth plan, and market positioning for the Corporate Interiors practice in Florida. Serve as the public face of the interiors practice in Miami and across the state—building brand awareness and market credibility. Actively cultivate a high-performance, values-driven studio culture grounded in mentorship, accountability, and design excellence.

Lead by example in fostering sustainability, innovation, and client-focused design solutions. May serve as Project Manager or Principal-in-Charge on select key projects. Assists Interior Design Director and Marketing Principal in the organization, budget and delivery of design competitions. Business Development Play a lead role in originating, pursuing, and securing new corporate interiors work. Identify emerging opportunities and proactively build relationships with corporate clients, developers, brokers, consultants, and contractors.

Partner with marketing and leadership teams on strategic pursuits, design competitions, and go-to-market initiatives. Contribute to and help execute the annual business plan for the interiors practice. Assist in developing fee proposals, pursuit strategies, and client presentations. Maintain active involvement in professional associations and industry organizations relevant to the Florida and corporate interiors markets. Staff Development Prepares and delivers design staff evaluations;

responsible for performance development, compensation decision-making and allocation processes of department. Participates in interviews and recruiting of professional staff. Encourages staff exploration and innovation to achieve project design excellence and continual improvement. 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.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in interior design, architecture or equivalent in education or experience. Master’s degree preferred. 15+ years of progressive interior architectural experience; 20+ years preferred, particularly within Florida. Proven success in corporate…