Sr. Facade Designer

HKS•Chicago, NY

22h

About The Position

A combined design leader and project manager responsible for envisioning, designing, and delivering successful leading-edge façade and enclosure systems. Possesses the ability to synthesize design, performance, and engineering requirements of façade systems into cohesive innovative systems solutions. Possesses strong leadership and communications skills, a flexible attitude, ability to solve problems creatively and ability to foster and manage effective client relationships. Responsible for high-impact decisions across multiple projects. Coordinates façade design and facade engineering talent across the practice. Acts as a subject matter expert for façade design and performance solutions. Creative and ready to surmount conventional thinking.

Requirements

Accredited Professional degree in Architecture
Architectural Registration strongly preferred
Typically 10+ years of experience
Sustainable design accreditation preferred
Firsthand sustained experience in all phases of architectural design and construction
Proficiency in Revit preferred
Awareness of Rhino, Sketchup, or other 3d modelling software
Awareness of scripting and parametric modelling software such as Grasshopper, Ladybug, Dynamo, Python C# preferred
Awareness of thermal analysis software such as LBNL Window, LBNL Therm, LBNL Optics, WUFI, WUFI Mould Index VTT preferred.
Awareness of optical, lighting, and daylighting design software such as RADIANCE, Climate Studio, EVALGLARE, Acelerad, Ladybug Tools, ALFA, LARK preferred
Awareness of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign graphic software preferred
Awareness of energy modeling tools such as Energy Plus, Design Builder, IES VE preferred
Awareness of structural analysis software such as Strand, Solidworks, SJ Mepla, Ansys Mech preferred
Familiarity in the functionality of Vision
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Advanced knowledge of synthesizing trans-disciplinary design drivers for facades
Advanced knowledge of enclosure systems and QA/QC process
Advanced knowledge of building codes, design standards, constructability and market procurement
Successful track record with managing a team and performing duties in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in logistics management including connecting people and resources to the right place at the right time
Strong presentation skills
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
Ability to manage team with diplomatic and collaborative leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external
Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
Ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions
Ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment
Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality

Responsibilities

Acts as the lead façade designer and primary client relationship owner
Leads the façade and enclosure design of multiple projects by developing the conceptual vision, systems design, performance, and detailing
Leads the façade design effort and manages the execution and delivery of implementation documents through all phases of multiple projects
Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues
Develops novel, synthetic, and trans-disciplinary façade design concepts and expands, augments, and emboldens the concepts of others
Oversees coordination of HKS LINE Façade Studio talent with client project teams both internally and externally
Integrates HKS LINE Façade Studio expertise and innovation into all projects, while actively seeking opportunities to incorporate sustainable design solutions
Manages the technical resolution and coordination of façade and enclosure systems
Manages and oversees the LINE Façade Studio project team collaboration with other internal disciplines and external consultants to establish and document design solutions that can be technically implemented with the constraints of the project goals, budgets, schedule, and within local ordinances and codes
Integrates façade engineering requirements from LINE Façade Engineering team members
Reviews design work and implementation documents for accuracy and completeness
Establishes project performance design criteria for enclosure systems
Oversees the development of and may modify and/or review graphic presentations, 3D rendering and implementation documents to incorporate the façade design intent
Leads client presentations as needed
Monitors project to anticipate potential risks and collaborates with the PIC, legal team, and client to resolve issues.
Oversees product, materials, or systems research and evaluation to direct team members on appropriate selections
Works with respective teams to manage client expectations, team communication, and consultant coordination
Delegates and holds LINE Façade Studio project teams accountable for code analysis, design standards, detailing, constructability, performance analysis, and deliverables to HKS standards, best practices, and quality expectations
May participate site or factory inspection, audit, or test oversite visits