Senior Design Lead: Architecture & Education Solutions

HKS, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS, Inc. seeks a seasoned design leader to envision, design and deliver complex architectural projects in a fast-paced environment.

You will guide project teams, develop concept designs, and produce compelling presentations and implementation documents for clients. The role requires advanced skills in Revit, visualization tools and strong ability to manage client relationships, coordinate with consultants and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in architecture or related field is required.
• Typically 15+ years of experience in architecture/design.
• Architectural registration and sustainability credentials preferred.
• Proven track record leading design teams and client presentations.

Responsibilities

• Acts as lead designer on multiple projects developing conceptual design, presentations and implementation documents
• Guides and directs multiple project teams to manage design development and documentation
• Establishes vision and project goals with client and team
• Leads design efforts and client presentations to support client relationships
• Oversees schematic land and site planning drawings and visualization delivery

Skills

Design leadership

Team management

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Creative problem solving

Project coordination

Presentation skills

Education

Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Interior Design or related field

Typically 15+ years of experience

Architectural registration strongly preferred

Sustainable design accreditation preferred

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

MS Office

Job description

HKS, Inc. seeks a seasoned design leader to envision, design and deliver complex architectural projects in a fast-paced environment.

You will guide project teams, develop concept designs, and produce compelling presentations and implementation documents for clients. The role requires advanced skills in Revit, visualization tools and strong ability to manage client relationships, coordinate with consultants and meet deadlines.