Design Professional II - Education

HKS, Inc
United States, Texas, Austin
Jan 04, 2025
Overview: Contributes and assists in developing project and design solutions to advance respective projects while working independently with guidance. Eager to learn and innovate. Anticipates job expectations while performing design and technical tasks requiring application of standard techniques and knowledge. Responsibilities: Modifies or creates implementation documents, applying standard architectural techniques and procedures and according to written and verbal specifications with general supervision Collaborates on design and technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project Assists in preparing client presentations and presents project design intent Performs product research; assists project designers with material selection and system research May support research of code and zoning requirements May attend on-site visits, field reviews and client and/or project meetings and documents these visits as appropriate Assists in preparing schedules and reviewing implementation documents and samples as needed Communicates with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to incorporate information into design, project requirements and documents as needed Provides guidance and direction to entry-level staff as appropriate Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, design and technical issues and coordination with other disciplines Qualifications: Education and Experience Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field required 3-5 years of experience preferred Licenses and Certifications Actively pursuing Architectural registrations preferred Sustainable design accreditation preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Advanced - expert-level experience, knowledge or skills Intermediate - experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work Basic - familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and can perform elementary functions Intermediate experience and skill in Revit, Navisworks, Rhino and Grasshopper required Basic experience in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign graphic software required Basic skills in MS Office Suite preferred Basic knowledge of sustainability and integrative design guidelines required; intermediate is preferred Basic knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes and QA/QC process is required; intermediate is preferred Basic ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing Basic ability to problem solve and collaborate on innovative solutions required; intermediate is preferred Intermediate ability to work in team environment required Intermediate ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required Intermediate ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required Travel may be required #LI-DNI 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