Designer - Architectural Visualization

HKS•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Overview: Develops stunning immersive and interactive environments for architectural projects. Exercises independent judgment in evaluation, selection and use of standard techniques, and solves problems when encountered. Collaborates on exceptional design and delivery for clients to complete assignments with originality and ingenuity. Anticipates job expectations and contributes to project and design solutions. Responsibilities: Works independently on all phases of a visualization project including creating custom immersive experiences on firmwide projects using game technologies Understands and defines requirements for real time visualization per project Helps develop workflows for architectural visualization, virtual, augmented and mixed reality experiences on firmwide projects Works in a team environment, communicates updates, participates in discussions and researches the best approach per project Compiles data and performs design computations in collaboration with project team Works with senior designer(s) and project team(s) on conceptual designs, presentations, design development and production to deliver projects achieving design excellence on time and within budget Uses design iteration to develop concepts and expand on concepts of other team members 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 the model and related documents Produces graphic presentations, 3D renderings and implementation documents Collaborates on the development of design throughout appropriate phases of the project Assist in the research of new tools, material requirements and costs for projects Prepares presentations/design assets 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 Travel may be required

Requirements

Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field required
Typically 5+ years of experience
Advanced experience and skills in Revit, Navisworks, Rhino, Grasshopper, and Dynamo required
Advanced knowledge of D5 design and rendering software required
Advanced knowledge of 3D game development tools and concepts and 3ds Max required
Intermediate skills in Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization skills required; advanced preferred
Intermediate skills in Bluebeam required
Advanced experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign required
Basic skills in MS Office Suite preferred
Intermediate knowledge of sustainability and integrative design required
Basic knowledge of furniture, furnishings and equipment (FF&E) and Environmental Graphic process required
Intermediate ability to create engaging real time immersive and interactive experiences
Intermediate understanding of VR/AR/MR development
Intermediate experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy required
Intermediate knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes and QA/QC process required
Intermediate presentation, graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas required
Intermediate organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
Intermediate ability to build and maintain client relationships required
Intermediate ability to deliver business change through the innovative use of technology
Basic ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing required
Intermediate ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required
Intermediate ability to collaborate in a team environment required
Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required

Nice To Haves

Architectural registration strongly preferred
Sustainable design accreditation preferred

Responsibilities

Works independently on all phases of a visualization project including creating custom immersive experiences on firmwide projects using game technologies
Understands and defines requirements for real time visualization per project
Helps develop workflows for architectural visualization, virtual, augmented and mixed reality experiences on firmwide projects
Works in a team environment, communicates updates, participates in discussions and researches the best approach per project
Compiles data and performs design computations in collaboration with project team
Works with senior designer(s) and project team(s) on conceptual designs, presentations, design development and production to deliver projects achieving design excellence on time and within budget
Uses design iteration to develop concepts and expand on concepts of other team members
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 the model and related documents
Produces graphic presentations, 3D renderings and implementation documents
Collaborates on the development of design throughout appropriate phases of the project
Assist in the research of new tools, material requirements and costs for projects
Prepares presentations/design assets 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
Travel may be required