Sr Design Professional

Senior Design Professional

A Senior Design Professional coordinates and undertakes the design, development, production, and delivery of projects. They work as a member of a project design team. The role requires the ability to make independent decisions and take initiative, as well as the capability to supervise and guide others.

Responsibilities:

• With direction from the project leadership, creates and modifies the architectural documents, including: site plans, plans, elevations, sections, details and 3D views, ensuring the incorporation of the design intent.
• Develops strong presentations and early design studies. Prepares 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and builds models for client/project team review.
• Understands and translates design intent into technical documents.
• May lead a small team of more junior design professionals in developing solutions to technical and design problems.
• Assists team leader in ensuring that documentation for all phases conforms to HOK Best Practice Standards.
• Conducts product and code research and incorporation of codes into technical documents.
• May have regular interface with clients and consultants.
• Facilitates internal and external communications.
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture required.
• 5-8 years' experience; or equivalent in appropriate education and experience required.
• LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong graphic skills for diagrams, renderings and project related drawings.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge about sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines.
• Ability to work in team environment and supervise others.
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in the basic technical skills of architecture including the following computer skills:
• Proficiency in Revit/Building Information Modeling (BIM) is preferred
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign graphic software

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, education, and location. The reasonably estimated annual salary range for this position in Washington D.C. is $80,000 - $90,000.