Design Professional II - Architecture

Job Title

Orlando

Full time

Overview:

Responsibilities:

Modify or create implementation documents, applying standard architectural techniques and procedures, according to written and verbal specifications with general supervision

Collaborate on design and technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project

Assist in preparing client presentations and present project design intent

Perform product research; and assist 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

Assist in preparing schedules and reviewing implementation documents and samples as needed

Communicate with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to incorporate information into design, project requirements and documents as needed

Provide guidance and direction to entry-level staff as appropriate

Participate in team meetings to discuss project issues, design and technical issues and coordination with other disciplines

Perform work in a manner that demonstrates an awareness of and an appreciation for the firm's cultural values, including a commitment to quality, innovation, learning and growth

Foster and maintain a collaborative professional working relationship with the project team

Promote the firm's principles of 'design excellence' through the integration of responsible and sustainable design practice with the art of design

Recognize the financial aspect of a project and basic accounting principles involved in the project's and firm's profitability

Understand the financial implications of overhead and chargeable time, including accountability to project plan and planned utilization rate

Understand the importance of growing and maintaining client relationships and the basic concept of business development

Assist in pursuit of new design job opportunities either through relationship development or identifying additional work from existing clients

Work with design materials, construction techniques, building codes, and quality control procedures

Use Autodesk Revit, Adobe Photoshop, Rhino, Grasshopper, Enscape, Adobe InDesign software, and three-dimensional computer visualization software tools; as well as Word, Excel and PowerPoint software for creating writing

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or foreign equivalent degree in Architecture, or a related field, and 2 years of experience in the job offered or as an Architect, Design Professional, or in a related/similar position

Experience therein to include 2 years of experience in architectural design and documentation, and using Autodesk Revit, Adobe Photoshop, Rhino, Grasshopper, Enscape, Adobe InDesign software, and three-dimensional computer visualization software tools

2 years of experience working with design materials, building codes, and quality control procedures

2 years of experience in creative writing using Word, Excel and PowerPoint software

2 years of experience working with team-based project delivery methods. Experience therein to include sustainability and integrative design.

To apply, please email resume to crolan@hksinc.com. Please refer to Job code GRAF-W.

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