Architectural Designer III - Higher Education

Harley Ellis Devereaux•Los Angeles, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

HED is an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice that values diverse perspectives, continual learning, and collective growth. Its Higher Education practice partners with colleges and universities to create spaces that support institutional goals, student success, wellness, and belonging, including academic buildings, research laboratories, student housing, and athletic facilities. The Architect – Design III role is intended for a mid-career architect who collaborates, thinks critically, pursues professional growth, and develops design solutions in a hybrid work environment. The position leads design initiatives and works with teams across market sectors and project phases, from conception through construction. The role conducts and leads programmatic and design-oriented research; contributes graphic skills to competitions, pursuits, and project work; and develops renderings, digital models, visualizations, and physical models to represent design concepts. The professional works with increasing autonomy, receives guidance from senior staff on complex assignments, and mentors team members in support of project and sector design goals.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Architecture (four-year degree) at minimum.
Architecture licensure required.
At least 6 years of experience in the architecture and engineering industry, with demonstrated ability to contribute meaningfully to project design across a range of project sizes and complexity.
Robust planning, design, and graphic skills.
Commitment to an integrated design process in an interdisciplinary environment involving HED engineers, architects, and outside consultants.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Ability to motivate and mentor staff and delegate work assignments.
Proficiency in BIM/Revit and Microsoft Word and Excel.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible.
Ability to work well with others, especially under deadline situations.
Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion principles.

Nice To Haves

LEED Accredited Professional and/or WELL Accredited Professional accreditation.
Experience with Rhino, Concept Board/Miro, InDesign, Illustrator, Bluebeam, and Revizto.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing project design and sustainability goals, programs, and basis of design.
Assist in developing project concepts and implement designs in response to project goals.
Assess implications of pertinent ordinances and code requirements for assigned projects.
Conduct material and product research for project development.
Create presentations, project reports, and narratives, and improve drawing graphics and 3D representations of ideas, plans, and diagrams.
Suggest efforts to improve sector efficiency and quality of work.
Interface with discipline team leaders and attend project meetings as necessary.
Document interpretations and review submittals during bidding and construction administration.
Use generative design and automation tools to create programs for incorporation into Rhino and Revit models, and use design tools to plan building-design iterations.
Lead design initiatives and collaborate with teams across market sectors and project phases.
Conduct and lead programmatic and design-oriented research, and contribute renderings, visualizations, and physical models.
Mentor team members and help accomplish design goals established by the project team and market sector.