Lead Facade Design Architect

HKS, Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS, Inc. is seeking a combined design leader and project manager to envision, design, and deliver leading-edge facade and enclosure systems across multiple projects in Seattle.

You will synthesize design, performance, and engineering requirements, lead the LINE Facade Studio, and coordinate internal and external teams while maintaining strong client relationships and a commitment to sustainable design solutions.

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture.
• Architectural registration strongly preferred.
• Typically 10+ years of experience.
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred.
• Firsthand sustained experience in all phases of architectural design and construction.
• Proficiency in Revit preferred.
• Awareness of Rhino, SketchUp, or other 3D modelling software.
• Awareness of scripting and parametric modelling software such as Grasshopper, Dynamo, Python, C# preferred.
• Awareness of thermal and energy modelling tools such as Energy Plus and related software.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the lead facade designer and primary client relationship owner.
• Leads the facade and enclosure design of multiple projects by developing the conceptual vision, systems design, performance, and detailing.
• Leads the facade design effort and manages the execution and delivery of implementation documents through all phases of multiple projects.
• Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues.
• Develops novel, synthetic, and trans-disciplinary facade design concepts.
• Oversees coordination of LINE Facade Studio talent with client project teams.
• Integrates facade engineering requirements from LINE Facade Engineering team members.
• Reviews design work and implementation documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Leads client presentations as needed.
• Monitors project to anticipate risks and collaborates with stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Oversees product, materials, or systems research and evaluation to direct team members on appropriate selections.
• Works with respective teams to manage client expectations, team communication, and consultant coordination.

Skills

Facade design leadership

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Project management

Team leadership

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Education

Accredited Professional degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Rhino

SketchUp

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Python

C#

Energy Plus

LBNL tools

Job description

HKS, Inc. is seeking a combined design leader and project manager to envision, design, and deliver leading-edge facade and enclosure systems across multiple projects in Seattle.

You will synthesize design, performance, and engineering requirements, lead the LINE Facade Studio, and coordinate internal and external teams while maintaining strong client relationships and a commitment to sustainable design solutions.