Sports Design Architect

HKS, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401(k)

Life & AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

HKS, Inc. seeks a Designer to join the Sports team in Dallas. You will collaborate with senior designers on conceptual designs, presentations, and production to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Strong proficiency in Revit and other industry software (Rhino, Grasshopper, AutoCAD, 3D Studio MAX, Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, InDesign) and excellent communication are essential for managing multiple projects and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field.
• Architectural registration strongly preferred.
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred.
• Typically 5+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Compiles data and performs design computations in collaboration with project team.
• Works with senior designers 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.
• Assists 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

Education

Architectural degree

Architectural registration

Sustainable design accreditation

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

3D Studio MAX

AutoCAD

Photoshop

Illustrator

SketchUp

InDesign

MS Office Suite

Job description

HKS, Inc. seeks a Designer to join the Sports team in Dallas. You will collaborate with senior designers on conceptual designs, presentations, and production to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Strong proficiency in Revit and other industry software (Rhino, Grasshopper, AutoCAD, 3D Studio MAX, Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, InDesign) and excellent communication are essential for managing multiple projects and client relationships.