Design Professional II - Senior Living

HKS INC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS Inc. is seeking an architectural professional in Dallas to contribute to design and technical tasks under guidance. You will collaborate with disciplines, prepare client presentations, and participate in the project lifecycle from concept through documentation.

The ideal candidate has an accredited degree in architecture and 2–5+ years of experience, with exposure to Revit and visualization tools. A sustainable design focus is valued, with opportunities to advance registration.

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field.
• Typically 2–5+ years of experience in architecture environment.
• Actively pursuing Architectural registrations preferred.
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in visualization tools and core software.

Responsibilities

• Modifies or creates implementation documents using standard architectural techniques and procedures.
• Collaborates on design and technical resolution for a defined portion of a project.
• Assists in preparing client presentations and communicates design intent.
• Performs product research; assists with material selection and system research.
• Supports on-site visits, field reviews, and client/project meetings as needed.
• Assists in preparing schedules and reviewing implementation documents.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Presentation

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Accredited professional degree in Architecture

Pursuing architectural registrations preferred

Sustainable design accreditation preferred

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Rhino

Grasshopper

Twinmotion

Enscape

Navisworks

Dynamo

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Contributes and assists in developing project and design solutions to advance respective projects while working independently with guidance. Eager to learn and innovate. Anticipates job expectations while performing design and technical tasks requiring application of standard techniques and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Modifies or creates implementation documents, applying standard architectural techniques and procedures and according to written and verbal specifications with general supervision
• Collaborates on design and technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project
• Assists in preparing client presentations and presents project design intent
• Performs product research; assists project designers with material selection and system research
• May support research of code and zoning requirements
• May attend on-site visits, field reviews and client and/or project meetings and documents these visits as appropriate
• Assists in preparing schedules and reviewing implementation documents and samples as needed
• Communicates with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to incorporate information into design, project requirements and documents as needed
• Provides guidance and direction to entry-level staff as appropriate
• 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 2-5+ years of experience
• Licenses and Certifications
• Actively pursuing Architectural registrations 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
• Intermediate experience and skills in Revit, Bluebeam, Rhino, Grasshopper, Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools required
• Intermediate experience in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign required
• Basic skills in Navisworks required; intermediate preferred
• Basic skills in Dynamo required
• Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite required
• Intermediate knowledge of sustainability and integrative design guidelines required
• Intermediate presentation, graphic and visualization skills to communicate ideas
• Intermediate knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes and QA/QC process required
• Intermediate experience in the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy required
• Intermediate 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; intermediate preferred
• Intermediate ability to work in a team environment required
• Intermediate ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
• Intermediate ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required
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HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran

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.