Design Professional I - Architecture

HKS, Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Job summary

HKS, Inc in Los Angeles is seeking an entry-level architect to support project teams with basic design and technical tasks under supervision. You will apply standard techniques, maintain organized documentation, and contribute creatively to the team on multiple projects.

Ideal candidates hold an accredited architecture degree and are on the path to registration; familiarity with Revit and visualization tools is expected, with growth opportunities in sustainability and QA/QC processes.

Qualifications

• Accredited architecture degree required.
• 0–3 years of experience typical.
• Path to architectural registration is available; sustainability design accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Modifies or creates implementation documents, applying standard architectural techniques and procedures as assigned under direction.
• Performs routine architectural assignments with some design responsibility in collaboration with team members.
• Assignments may include higher-level work for training/development purposes.
• May attend on-site visits, field reviews and client/project meetings as appropriate.
• May assist in preparing proposals, presentations, schedules and processing of implementation docs.
• May coordinate with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to meet project requirements.
• Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues and coordination with disciplines.
• Travel may be required.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

Bluebeam

Twinmotion

Enscape

Navisworks

Dynamo

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview:

Supports project teams using a wide range of developing professional skills. Performs basic design and technical tasks requiring application of standard techniques and knowledge while working under general supervision. Eager to learn, highly organized and willing to contribute creatively to the team.

Responsibilities:

• Modifies or creates implementation documents, applying standard architectural techniques, collaborative design computations and procedures as assigned under direction
• Performs routine architectural assignments and may have some design responsibility collaborating with other team members as designated
• Assignments may include higher-level work for training/development purposes
• May attend on-site visits, field reviews and client and/or project meetings as appropriate
• May assist in preparing proposals, presentations, schedules and processing of implementation documentation and samples
• May participate in communication with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to incorporate information into project requirements
• Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, design and technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
• Travel may be required

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field required
• Typically 0-3 years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

• On the path to Architectural Registration
• 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

• Basic skills in Revit, Rhino and Grasshopper required; intermediate preferred
• Basic skills in Bluebeam, Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools required
• Basic knowledge of Navisworks and Dynamo required
• Basic skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign required
• Basic skills in MS Office Suite required
• Basic knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required
• Basic knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes and QA/QC process required
• Basic presentation, graphic and visualization skills to communicate ideas required
• Basic experience with the entire project lifecycle through post-occupancy required
• Basic ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing required
• Basic ability to problem solve and collaborate on innovative solutions required
• Basic ability to work in a team environment required
• Basic ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
• Basic ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required

Base Salary Range: $64k to $72k annually - Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Washington DC, San Diego & Seattle locations only.

The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in the Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Washington DC, San Diego & Seattle locations only. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with health, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short/long term disability plans, paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation), and much more for benefits-eligible employees.

HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran