Junior Architectural Designer — Drafting & Visualization

HKS Inc

Seattle, Northern (WA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 48,000 - 62,000

Full time

5 days ago

Be an early applicant

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Job summary

HKS Inc in Seattle is seeking a junior Architectural Designer to support project teams with basic design and technical tasks under supervision. You will learn to apply standard architectural methods and documentation while contributing creatively to the team.

The role emphasizes collaboration, attending meetings, and developing skills in Revit, Rhino and Grasshopper, as well as visualization and presentation tools. This is an entry-level position ideal for recent graduates.

Qualifications

Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field is required.
Typically 0–3 years of experience.
On the path to Architectural Registration is required.
Sustainable design accreditation is preferred.
Basic skills in Revit, Rhino and Grasshopper; basic visualization tools knowledge are expected.
Basic knowledge of Navisworks, Dynamo, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign is required.
MS Office Suite and basic knowledge of building codes/QA/QC are expected.

Responsibilities

Modifies or creates implementation documents applying standard architectural techniques under direction.
Performs routine architectural assignments with some design responsibility in collaboration 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 processing of implementation documentation and samples.
May participate in communication with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to meet project requirements.
Participates in team meetings to discuss design and technical issues and coordination with other disciplines.
Travel may be required.