Design Professional II | Culture

Overview:

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

Base Salary Range: $72.6k - $83.5k annually - New York location only

The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in the New York location only. 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.

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