Design Professional I - Facades

HKS, Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS, Inc. is seeking a junior professional to support LINE Facade Studio in Los Angeles. The role focuses on enclosure design, BIM modeling, and documentation across multiple projects, under supervision.

The ideal candidate brings an accredited architecture/engineering degree and up to 3 years of experience, with familiarity in Revit, Rhino, and scripting tools. Opportunity for growth and exposure to advanced facade solutions awaits.

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• On the path to Architectural or Engineering Registration.
• Typically 0–3 years of experience.
• Sustainability accreditation preferred.
• Knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp and 3D modeling preferred.
• Scripting and parametric tools like Grasshopper, Dynamo, Python, C# preferred.
• Knowledge of structural analysis tools and energy/thermal software is a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Modify or create enclosure sketches, drafted details, BIM models and reports using standard architectural/engineering techniques.
• Collaborate with project leaders on technical and design aspects of project implementation.
• Perform routine architectural, engineering, and energy analyses with team members.
• Check quality and accuracy of own work and meet deadlines.
• Assist in proposals, presentations, schedules, and models.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

SketchUp

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Python

C#

SolidWorks

Education

Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Overview

Supports the LINE Facade Studio using a wide range of developing professional skills focused exclusively on leading-edge facade and enclosure elements. Performs fundamental design, engineering, and analysis tasks requiring application of standard and emerging techniques or knowledge while working under general supervision. Creative, open-minded, embodies professionalism and accountability, provides and receives rational feedback, uses respectful language, and is ready to surmount conventional thinking.

Responsibilities

• Modifies or creates enclosure sketches, drafted details, 3d models, BIM models, narratives, specifications, reports, and other documentation applying standard architectural and engineering techniques


• Works closely with project or team leaders on all technical and design aspects of project implementation


• Performs routine architectural, engineering, and/or energy analysis assignments, including design responsibilities in collaboration with other team members


• Responsible for checking the quality and accuracy of one's own work


• Responsible for meeting agreed deadlines


• Assignments may include higher-level work for training/development purposes.


• May attend external meetings as appropriate and represent the team, HKS, and discipline


• May assist in preparing proposals, presentations, schedules, physical samples, or physical models


• Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, including process management, design, technical, and/or coordination issues with internal and external team members and disciplines


• May participate site or factory inspection, audit, or test oversite visits
  

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field


• On the path to Architectural or Engineering Registration


• Typically with 0-3 years of experience


• Sustainable design accreditation preferred


• Knowledge of architectural software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Sketchup and 3D modeling preferred


• Knowledge of scripting and parametric modeling software such as Grasshopper, Ladybug Tools, Dynamo, Python, C# preferred


• Awareness of structural analysis software such as Strand, Solidworks, SJ Mepla, Ansys Mech preferred


• Awareness of thermal engineering software such as LBNL Window, LBNL Therm, LBNL Optics, WUFI, WUFI Mould Index VTT preferred


• Awareness of optical, lighting, and daylighting design software such as RADIANCE, Climate Studio, EVALGLARE, Acelerad, Ladybug Tools, ALFA, LARK preferred


• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign graphic software preferred


• Awareness of energy modeling tools such as Energy Plus, Design Builder, IES VE preferred


• Awareness of facade and building enclosure role in supporting energy efficiency, sustainability, and human factors performance of buildings


• Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred


• Knowledge of building codes


• Knowledge of engineering design standards


• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing


• Ability to problem solve and collaborate on innovative solutions


• Ability to work in team environment


• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time


• Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality


• Travel may be required

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