Designer, futures

HKS, Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Overview: 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. Passion for storytelling, technology, and creating meaningful human-centered experiences. Responsibilities: Works with senior designer(s) and project team(s) to create and develop design concepts for immersive environments, interactive exhibits, and smart building projects, ensuring they align with client objectives and user needs on time and within budget Assists in the integration of spatial storytelling and interactive technologies to craft engaging and memorable user experiences 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 design concepts Assists in developing project scopes, timelines, and deliverables alongside senior designers and project managers Participates in client meetings, presentations, and workshops, articulating design concepts effectively 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 Assists in research, development, and prototyping Collaborates on the development of design throughout appropriate phases of the project Prepares presentations/design assets and may build models for client/project team review Works closely with engineers and technologists to integrate smart systems, IoT technologies, and AV solutions into architectural designs Coordinates with external vendors and specialists to ensure seamless implementation of interactive features Works on multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring designs are delivered on time and within budget Participates in project proposals to develop design solutions Organizes and delivers complete project design presentations to client user group or public forum Resolves complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions Works with team to manage client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination Stays updated on trends in immersive design, smart technologies, and experiential architecture Experiments with emerging tools, technologies, and materials to enhance user experiences Contributes to ideation sessions, helping evolve the company’s creative and technical offerings Qualifications: Education and Experience Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Environmental Design, Interaction Design or related field required 5+ years of experience in immersive environments, experience design, or similar domains preferred Licenses and Certifications Architectural registration strongly preferred Sustainable design accreditation preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Advanced experience and skills in Revit, Navisworks, Rhino and Grasshopper required Basic experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp and InDesign graphic software required; intermediate preferred 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 experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy required Intermediate knowledge of materials, construction techniques and building codes 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 Basic ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing preferred Intermediate ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required Intermediate ability to collaborate collaboration in a team environment required Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required Travel will be required Base Salary Range: $82k to $95k annually - Los Angeles locations only. The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in the Los Angeles location only. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with health, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short/long term disability plans, paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation), and much more for benefits-eligible employees. To learn more about our benefits visit this page. If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal. HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran We recommend selecting the location and/or country before selecting a job title when performing a search. Click on the link to drop your contact information and resume here so that your data becomes searchable for new positions! HKS is a global firm of architects, designers, planners and advisors who create places noted for their beauty and performance. Our 1,600 people in 29 offices are united by the belief that an environmental, social and governance approach to design achieves design excellence. In 2023, we became a carbon neutral firm. We value honesty, diversity and inclusion and we celebrate creative thinking. In partnership with our clients and collaborators, we craft powerful ideas and solutions. Together we create places that stand apart. HKS, Inc. provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with HKS, Inc. and need assistance applying for a posted position due to your disability, you may email us. Please use "Accommodation Request" as the subject line of your e-mail. 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Requirements

Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Environmental Design, Interaction Design or related field required
5+ years of experience in immersive environments, experience design, or similar domains preferred
Advanced experience and skills in Revit, Navisworks, Rhino and Grasshopper required
Basic experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp and InDesign graphic software required; intermediate preferred
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 experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy required
Intermediate knowledge of materials, construction techniques and building codes 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
Basic ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing preferred
Intermediate ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required
Intermediate ability to collaborate collaboration in a team environment required
Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required
Travel will be required

Nice To Haves

Architectural registration strongly preferred
Sustainable design accreditation preferred

Responsibilities

Works with senior designer(s) and project team(s) to create and develop design concepts for immersive environments, interactive exhibits, and smart building projects, ensuring they align with client objectives and user needs on time and within budget
Assists in the integration of spatial storytelling and interactive technologies to craft engaging and memorable user experiences
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 design concepts
Assists in developing project scopes, timelines, and deliverables alongside senior designers and project managers
Participates in client meetings, presentations, and workshops, articulating design concepts effectively
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
Assists in research, development, and prototyping
Collaborates on the development of design throughout appropriate phases of the project
Prepares presentations/design assets and may build models for client/project team review
Works closely with engineers and technologists to integrate smart systems, IoT technologies, and AV solutions into architectural designs
Coordinates with external vendors and specialists to ensure seamless implementation of interactive features
Works on multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring designs are delivered on time and within budget
Participates in project proposals to develop design solutions
Organizes and delivers complete project design presentations to client user group or public forum
Resolves complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions
Works with team to manage client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination
Stays updated on trends in immersive design, smart technologies, and experiential architecture
Experiments with emerging tools, technologies, and materials to enhance user experiences
Contributes to ideation sessions, helping evolve the company’s creative and technical offerings

Benefits

HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with health, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short/long term disability plans, paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation), and much more for benefits-eligible employees.

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