Design Professional I - Commercial Interiors

HKS, Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS, Inc. is seeking an entry-level architectural professional to support project teams with basic design and technical tasks under supervision, and to learn and contribute creatively.

Responsibilities include creating implementation documents, collaborating with team members and other disciplines, attending site visits and meetings, and assisting in proposals and client communications.

Qualifications

• Accredited architecture degree or related field is required.
• Typically 0–3 years of experience.
• On the path to Architectural Registration; sustainable design accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Modifies or creates implementation documents, applying standard architectural techniques and procedures under direction.
• Performs routine architectural assignments and may have design responsibility collaborating 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 documentation.
• 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 coordination.
• Travel may be required.

Skills

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

Bluebeam

Twinmotion

Enscape

Navisworks

Dynamo

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

MS Office

Sustainability

Construction codes

QA/QC

Communication

Teamwork

Presentation skills

Education

Accredited Architecture degree

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

Bluebeam

Twinmotion

Enscape

Navisworks

Dynamo

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

MS Office

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

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