Design Professional I - Architecture, Health

HKS INC; Texas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS INC is seeking an entry-level Architectural Designer to support project teams with basic design and technical tasks under general supervision. You will gain exposure to a wide range of architectural processes and collaborate with multiple disciplines to develop implementation documents.

The role emphasizes learning, organization, and problem-solving as part of a dynamic team, with opportunities to participate in meetings, field reviews, and proposal preparation.

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field.
• Typically 0–3 years of experience.
• On the path to Architectural Registration; sustainability design accreditation preferred.
• Basic knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines.
• Basic knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes and QA/QC process.
• Basic presentation and visualization skills.

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

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Deadline management

Education

Accredited Architecture degree or related field

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

Navisworks

Dynamo

Bluebeam

Twinmotion

Enscape

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

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

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HKS is a global firm of architects, designers, planners and advisors who create places noted for their beauty and performance. Our 1,600 people in 29 offices are united by the belief that an environmental, social and governance approach to design achieves design excellence. In 2023, we became a carbon neutral firm. We value honesty, diversity and inclusion and we celebrate creative thinking. In partnership with our clients and collaborators, we craft powerful ideas and solutions. Together we create places that stand apart.

HKS, Inc. provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities. For more information on what the Equal Employment Opportunity law encompasses, please click on the following links: EEO is the Law and Supplement. The following link is the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement.