Project Designer - Commercial/Mixed-Use

HKS Architects; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS Architects seeks a senior designer to collaborate with the project team on conceptual designs and presentations. You will develop design development and implementation documents while guiding junior staff to uphold the project vision.

The role requires strong BIM and visualization skills, extensive experience in architectural design, and the ability to coordinate with consultants, clients, and contractors to achieve project goals on time and budget.

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field.
• Typically 8+ years of experience in architecture or related field.
• Licenses and certifications in architecture preferred; sustainable design accreditation advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior designers and project team on conceptual designs and presentations.
• Develop and implement design development and documents.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and clients to meet project objectives.
• Lead or guide team on project design and ensure timely delivery within budget.

Skills

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Twinmotion

Enscape

Bluebeam

Navisworks

MS Office

Visualization

Client relations

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Accredited architecture degree

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Job description

Works with senior designer s and project team on conceptual designs presentations design development and implementation documents Leads and may provide guidance to team on project design for assigned project developing creative design concepts and expanding on concepts of others Collaborates to establish the vision and sets project goals with the senior designer project team and client Develops design solutions based on industry standard construction techniques and engineering principals to support design effort and develop client relationships Collaborates on the development of and may modify and or review graphic presentations 3D rendering and implementation documents to incorporate the design intent Organizes and delivers project design presentations to client user group or public forum Coordinates with consultants contractors fabricators furniture dealers and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives collaborates on project details with consulting design or engineering firms Assists in resolving complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions to maintain goals and objectives of projects Works with senior designer or PM to manage client expectations team communication and consultant coordination Proposes material for and coordinates layouts of interiors Prepares schematic land and site planning drawings with graphic content to convey ideas methodologies and approaches for marketing and proposal requests Works closely with design team and assists to deliver various projects on time and within budget Compiles data and performs design computations Performs and coordinates product research assists senior designers with materials and systems evaluation to make proper selections Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues technical issues and coordination with other disciplines Travel may be required

Education and Experience

Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field Typically 8+ years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

Architectural registration strongly preferred Sustainable design accreditation preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Advanced expert-level experience, knowledge or skills Intermediate experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work Basic familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and may perform elementary functions depending on role Advanced skills in Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper and Dynamo required Advanced skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign required Intermediate skills in Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools required; advanced preferred Intermediate skills in Bluebeam required Basic skills in Navisworks required; Intermediate preferred Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite required; advance preferred Advanced experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy required Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required Intermediate knowledge of furniture, furnishings and equipment (FF&E) and Environmental Graphic process required Advanced knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes, and QA/QC process required Advanced presentation skills and graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas required Intermediate ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships required Advanced ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing required Advanced ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required Advanced ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment required Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required