Designs and develops sports architecture projects from concept through post-occupancy. Produces drawings, presentations, renderings, models, and implementation documents; coordinates with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies. Applies construction, building code, sustainability, and materials knowledge while supporting budgets, schedules, business development, and client relationships. Mentors team members and contributes to design excellence, project delivery, and collaborative problem-solving.
Overview:
HKS is searching for a talented Designer to join their Sports team.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:
- 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 on time and within budget
- Applies creative design concepts to projects and expands on concepts of others
- 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 drawings to incorporate the design intent
- 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 material requirements and costs for projects
- Prepares presentation/design drawings 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
- Supports the firm’s cultural values, including a commitment to quality, innovation, learning and growth
- Acts as a mentor by coaching and motivating project team members
- Seeks leadership opportunities by providing direction and feedback to team members and collaborating with team leaders
- Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the project team
- Promotes the firm’s principles of ‘design excellence’ through the integration of responsible and sustainable design practice with the art of design, including understanding mindful materials evaluation and selection
- Understands fundamental accounting principles and the project accounting process
- Collaborates in delivering a project on defined budget requirements
- Responsible for the financial implications of overhead and chargeable time, including accountability to project plan and planned utilization rate
- Supports the business development process by identifying new opportunities, marketing current clients for repeat business, and assisting with proposals, budgets and schedules
Qualifications:
- Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field
- Architectural registration strongly preferred
- Typically 5+ years of experience
- Sustainable design accreditation preferred
- Proficiency in Revit
- Proficiency in architectural software such as 3D modeling (including Rhino and Grasshopper, 3D Studio MAX, etc.) and AutoCAD preferred
- Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp and InDesign graphic software preferred
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
- Knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
- Knowledge of furniture, furnishings and equipment (FF&E) and Environmental Graphic process
- Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy
- Strong knowledge of materials, construction techniques and building codes
- Strong presentation skills and graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
- Ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships
- 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 work and collaborate in a team environment
- Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
- Travel may be required.
The information contained in this job description is intended to serve as a minimum requirement and guideline — not as a guarantee — for promotion to this level. Some additional criteria, qualifications or expectations may be required by service, sector or practice group.
Base Salary Range: $74-92k – Richmond and Los Angeles location only
The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in the Richmond and Los Angeles locations 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
HKS, Inc. Los Angeles, California, USA Office
Los Angeles, United States
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