Sr Design Professional

HOK Group, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

10 paid holidays (incl. 2 floating)

4 weeks paid time off with cash-out

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Mental wellness resources

Life and AD&D coverage

Disability benefits

4 weeks parental leave

401(k) with matching

Job summary

HOK is seeking an experienced architect to analyze and develop architectural documents, elevations, and details, ensuring design intent. You will create presentations and 2D/3D drawings, build models for client review, and mentor junior staff.

The role emphasizes QA/QC adherence, coordination with project teams, and contributing to sustainable design across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture required.
• 5+ years’ experience; or equivalent in appropriate education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and develops approaches to create and modify architectural documents, elevations, sections, details, ensuring design intent.
• Develops, modifies, and/or reviews drawings according to established standards.
• Prepares 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and builds models for client/project team review.
• Mentors and directs less experienced staff and may participate in performance reviews.

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Job description

About HOK

HOK is a collective of future‑forward thinkers and designers who are driven to face the critical challenges of our time. We are dedicated to improving people's lives, serving our clients and healing the planet. Together, we cultivate a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science, blending the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose.

Coordinates and/or undertakes the design development, production and delivery of projects, as a member of the project design team or on own projects. Assignments require independent action and decision making as well as ability to supervise others.

Responsibilities

• With preliminary direction from the project architect or project manager, analyzes and develops approaches to the creation and modification of architectural documents, elevations, sections, details, etc., ensuring the incorporation of design intent.
• With direction from the project designer or more senior design technician, develops, modifies, and/or reviews drawings according to established standards.
• Develops strong presentations and early design studies. Prepares 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and builds models for client/project team review.
• Understands and translates design intent into technical documents.
• May lead a small team of more junior technicians in developing solutions to technical and design detail problems, following established standards.
• Assists in client, consultant and contractor project information coordination.
• Assists team leader in ensuring that documentation for all phases conforms to QA/QC and HOK Best Practice Standards.
• Applies proper QA/QC methods throughout project.
• Conducts product and code research and incorporation of codes into technical documents.
• Mentors and directs the work of less experienced staff, may participate in professional development reviews.
• May have regular interface with clients and consultants.
• May assist in work planning and scheduling processes.
• Prepares 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings.
• May assist team in construction administration document management.
• Assures HOK document standards are met and archives documents appropriately.
• May participate in setting up project team software parameters and management of standards.
• Facilitates internal and external communications.
• Tracks all project data in electronic files.

Sustainable Design

• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in architecture required.
• 5 plus years’ experience; or equivalent in appropriate education and experience.

Preferred

• LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, education and location. The reasonably expected annual salary range for this position in Washington D.C. is $70,000 to $80,000.

Many of our roles require the use of specific software. Please refer to the Required and Preferred Software & Skills for details.

HOK invests in its people and communities, supporting both personal and professional growth through every stage of life. At HOK you'll have a hybrid work environment, 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays) and a minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option. HOK offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, free mental wellness resources, life and AD&D coverage and short and long‑term disability benefits. HOK supports your growing family by offering 4 weeks of paid parental leave and fertility coverage. HOK helps to fund your future financial needs with matching contributions to our 401(K) plan, which includes a well‑rounded investment menu as well as free guidance on retirement planning.

Wherever you are in your career, HOK provides opportunities to learn, develop and utilize your skills. Continued learning is promoted through financial support and study prep for licensure exams, CEU credit opportunities, mentorship programs, and paid professional memberships.

HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.