Senior Design Lead — Architecture & Education

HKS; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS Inc. in Dallas seeks an experienced lead designer/architect to guide complex projects from concept through construction documents, directing design teams and shaping client presentations.

You will coordinate with consultants, manage design evolution, and ensure delivery of high-quality drawings and visuals that reflect the design intent. Candidates should have an accredited degree in Architecture or related field, 15+ years of experience, and strong skills in Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper,

Qualifications

• Education: Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Interior Design or related field.
• Experience: Typically 15+ years in architecture/design leadership.
• Licenses/Certifications: Architectural registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acts as lead designer on multiple projects developing conceptual design, presentations and implementation documents
• Guides and directs multiple project teams to manage the development of design throughout design development and implementation documents
• Establishes the vision and sets project goals in conjunction with the client and project team
• Leads design effort and client presentations to develop and support client relationships
• Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues
• Develops creative design concepts for projects and expands on concepts of others
• Manages design solutions based on industry standard construction techniques and engineering principals
• Oversees schematic land and site planning drawings with graphic content to convey ideas, methodologies and approaches for marketing and proposal requests
• Oversees the development of and may modify and/or review graphic presentations, 3D rendering and implementation documents to incorporate the design intent
• Oversees delivery of complete project design presentation to client user group or public forum
• Coordinates with consultants, contractors, fabricators, furniture dealers and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives; manages project details with consulting design or engineering firms
• Resolves complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions to maintain goals and objectives of projects
• Works with respective teams to manage client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination
• Oversees product research and directs project designers with materials and systems evaluation to make proper selections
• Leads and collaborates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
• Travel may be required

Job description

HKS Inc. in Dallas seeks an experienced lead designer/architect to guide complex projects from concept through construction documents, directing design teams and shaping client presentations.

You will coordinate with consultants, manage design evolution, and ensure delivery of high-quality drawings and visuals that reflect the design intent. Candidates should have an accredited degree in Architecture or related field, 15+ years of experience, and strong skills in Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper,