Digital Practice Architect I — BIM & Design Coordination

HKS, Inc; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS, Inc. in Detroit seeks a junior architectural professional to support project teams with day-to-day digital workflow tasks and model coordination. You will work under supervision to maintain project models, organize files, and help implement firm digital standards across design and documentation.

The role emphasizes Revit/Rhino/Grasshopper capabilities, coordination with BIM managers, and contributing to high-quality, consistent digital deliverables for multiple projects.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs routine architectural assignments and technical tasks under direction using standard techniques.
• Supports digital workflow tasks including model organization, file management, view and sheet control, documentation setup, and coordination.
• Maintains model health and data integrity, leading on larger projects and advising on smaller ones.
• Develops project-specific digital content (views, sheets, schedules, details) ensuring consistency with digital practice guidelines.
• Participates in digital coordination with other disciplines and BIM managers, including Revit-to-Rhino workflows.
• Applies quality control to digital work products to ensure accuracy and clarity.
• Demonstrates fluency in digital applications used at the firm for modeling, documentation, coordination, visualization, and data exchange.
• Identifies and escalates digital workflow issues to Digital Practice Specialists.
• Coordinates with Digital Practice Specialists on non-standard content/workflows and interfaces with Health team for family creation/guides.
• Participates in team meetings discussing project, design, and coordination issues.
• May assist in preparing proposals, presentations, schedules, and implementation samples.
• May attend on-site visits and project meetings as appropriate.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Time management

Multitasking

Verbal written clarity

Education

Architectural degree or related field

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

Bluebeam

Twinmotion

Enscape

Navisworks

Dynamo

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

MS Office

Job description

HKS, Inc. in Detroit seeks a junior architectural professional to support project teams with day-to-day digital workflow tasks and model coordination. You will work under supervision to maintain project models, organize files, and help implement firm digital standards across design and documentation.

The role emphasizes Revit/Rhino/Grasshopper capabilities, coordination with BIM managers, and contributing to high-quality, consistent digital deliverables for multiple projects.