Sports Architecture Designer

HKS, Inc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plans

Life & AD&D insurance

Paid time off (sick leave, vacation)

Job summary

HKS is seeking a Designer to join the Sports team in the Richmond area. The role involves collaborating with project teams, developing conceptual designs, and delivering design solutions across multiple phases with attention to budget and schedule.

Strong proficiency in architectural software and sustainable design practices is expected. The successful candidate will contribute to client presentations, design development, and coordination with consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field.
• Architectural registration strongly preferred.
• Typically 5+ years of experience.
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and 3D modeling tools.
• Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp and InDesign.

Responsibilities

• Compiles data and performs design computations in collaboration with project team.
• Works with senior designer(s) and project teams on conceptual designs, presentations, design development and production to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Applies creative design concepts to projects and expands on concepts of others.
• May participate in project proposals to develop design solutions.
• Understands industry standard construction techniques, building regulations and engineering principles to apply to project plans.
• Supports design effort and client presentations to develop client relationships.
• Develops, modifies and/or reviews drawings to incorporate the design intent.
• Produces graphic presentations, 3D renderings and implementation documents.
• Collaborates on the development of design throughout appropriate phases of the project.
• Assist in the research of material requirements and costs for projects.
• Prepares presentation/design drawings and may build models for client/project team review.
• Organizes and delivers complete project design presentations to client user group or public forum.
• Coordinates with consultants, contractors and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives.
• Resolves complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions.
• Works with team to manage client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination.
• Supports the firm's cultural values, including a commitment to quality, innovation, learning and growth.
• Acts as a mentor by coaching and motivating project team members.
• Seeks leadership opportunities by providing direction and feedback to team members and collaborating with team leaders.
• Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the project team.
• Promotes the firm's principles of 'design excellence' through the integration of responsible and sustainable design practice with the art of design, including understanding mindful materials evaluation and selection
• Understands fundamental accounting principles and the project accounting process
• Collaborates in delivering a project on defined budget requirements
• Responsible for the financial implications of overhead and chargeable time, including accountability to project plan and planned utilization rate
• Supports the business development process by identifying new opportunities, marketing current clients for repeat business, and assisting with proposals, budgets and schedules

Skills

Strong presentation skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Deadline management

Clear communication

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field

Architectural registration

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

3D Studio MAX

AutoCAD

Photoshop

Illustrator

SketchUp

InDesign

MS Office Suite

Job description

HKS is seeking a Designer to join the Sports team in the Richmond area. The role involves collaborating with project teams, developing conceptual designs, and delivering design solutions across multiple phases with attention to budget and schedule.

Strong proficiency in architectural software and sustainable design practices is expected. The successful candidate will contribute to client presentations, design development, and coordination with consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.