Design Professional II - Architecture, Education

Overview

HKS Dallas is seeking a Design Professional II to join our Education team.

Contributes and assists in developing project and design solutions to advance respective projects while working independently with guidance. Eager to learn and innovate. Anticipates job expectations while performing design and technical tasks requiring application of standard techniques and knowledge.

Responsibilities

Modifies or creates implementation documents, applying standard architectural techniques and procedures and according to written and verbal specifications with general supervisionCollaborates on design and technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a projectAssists in preparing client presentations and presents project design intentPerforms product research; assists project designers with material selection and system researchMay support research of code and zoning requirementsMay attend on-site visits, field reviews and client and/or project meetings and documents these visits as appropriateAssists in preparing schedules and reviewing implementation documents and samples as neededCommunicates with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to incorporate information into design, project requirements and documents as neededProvides guidance and direction to entry-level staff as appropriateParticipates in team meetings to discuss project issues, design and technical issues and coordination with other disciplinesTravel may be required

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field requiredTypically 2-5+ years of experienceExperience in Education practice required

Licenses and Certifications

Actively pursuing Architectural registrations preferredSustainable design accreditation preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Advanced – expert-level experience, knowledge or skills

Intermediate – experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work

Basic – familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and may perform elementary functions depending on role

Intermediate experience and skills in Revit, Bluebeam, Rhino, Grasshopper, Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools requiredIntermediate experience in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign requiredBasic skills in Navisworks required; intermediate preferredBasic skills in Dynamo requiredIntermediate skills in MS Office Suite requiredIntermediate knowledge of sustainability and integrative design guidelines requiredIntermediate presentation, graphic and visualization skills to communicate ideasIntermediate knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes and QA/QC process requiredIntermediate experience in the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy requiredIntermediate ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing requiredBasic ability to problem solve and collaborate on innovative solutions required; intermediate is requiredIntermediate ability to work in a team environment requiredIntermediate ability to work on multiple projects at the same time requiredIntermediate ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required

If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.

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