Design Professional I - Architecture, Health

HKS • Dallas, TX

7d

About The Position

Supports project teams using a wide range of developing professional skills. Performs basic design and technical tasks requiring application of standard techniques and knowledge while working under general supervision. The role calls for someone eager to learn, highly organized, and willing to contribute creatively to the team.

The position performs routine architectural assignments and may have some design responsibility in collaboration with other team members. Assignments may include higher-level work for training and development purposes. The role may involve on-site visits, field reviews, client or project meetings, proposal and presentation preparation, and coordination with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors. Travel may be required.

Requirements

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture or a related field.
• Typically 0–3 years of experience.
• On the path to Architectural Registration.
• Basic skills in Revit, Rhino, and Grasshopper; intermediate skills preferred.
• Basic skills in Bluebeam, Twinmotion, Enscape, or other visualization tools.
• Basic knowledge of Navisworks and Dynamo.
• Basic skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Basic skills in MS Office Suite.
• Basic knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines.
• Basic knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes, and the QA/QC process.
• Basic presentation, graphic, and visualization skills to communicate ideas.
• Basic experience with the entire project lifecycle through post-occupancy.
• Basic ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, verbally and in writing.
• Basic ability to problem solve and collaborate on innovative solutions.
• Basic ability to work in a team environment and on multiple projects at the same time.
• Basic ability to meet deadlines effectively while achieving expected quality.

Nice To Haves

• Sustainable design accreditation preferred.
• Intermediate skills in Revit, Rhino, and Grasshopper preferred.

Responsibilities

• Modifies or creates implementation documents, applying standard architectural techniques, collaborative design computations, and procedures as assigned under direction.
• Performs routine architectural assignments and may have some design responsibility in collaboration with designated team members.
• May complete higher-level work for training and development purposes.
• May attend on-site visits, field reviews, and client or project meetings as appropriate.
• May assist in preparing proposals, presentations, schedules, implementation documentation, and samples.
• May participate in communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to incorporate information into project requirements.
• Participates in team meetings to discuss project, design, and technical issues, and coordination with other disciplines.
• Travel may be required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level