Senior Design Architect & Education Lead

HKS, Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS is seeking an experienced lead designer to envision, design, and deliver high-impact architectural projects. The role requires steering multiple design teams, developing conceptual designs, and presenting to clients to secure project objectives.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years of architecture experience, strong leadership, and proficiency in industry-standard design tools. The position involves collaboration with consultants and regulators across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field.
• Typically 15+ years of experience in design firms.
• Architectural registration strongly preferred or sought.
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred and knowledge of codes.
• Advanced design and visualization software proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead designer on multiple projects, developing conceptual designs, presentations and implementation documents.
• Guide and direct project teams through design development and documentation.
• Establish vision and goals with client and project team.
• Lead design presentations to develop and support client relationships.
• Oversee graphic presentations, 3D renderings and coordination drawings to reflect design intent.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and regulatory bodies to meet project objectives.
• Resolve complex design issues with innovative, practical solutions.
• Manage client expectations and maintain strong communication across disciplines.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationships

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Time management

Communication

Building codes

QA/QC

Sustainability

Architectural building systems

FF&E knowledge

Project lifecycle

Multi-project management

Education

Accredited professional degree in Architecture/Interior Design

Typically 15+ years of experience

Architectural registration strongly preferred

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Twinmotion

Enscape

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

MS Office Suite

Job description

HKS is seeking an experienced lead designer to envision, design, and deliver high-impact architectural projects. The role requires steering multiple design teams, developing conceptual designs, and presenting to clients to secure project objectives.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years of architecture experience, strong leadership, and proficiency in industry-standard design tools. The position involves collaboration with consultants and regulators across the project lifecycle.