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About the Role

Develops stunning immersive and interactive environments for architectural projects, collaborating on exceptional design and delivery for clients. Anticipates job expectations and contributes to project and design solutions with originality and ingenuity.

Responsibilities

• Works independently on all phases of a visualization project, including creating custom immersive experiences on firmwide projects using game technologies.
• Understands and defines requirements for real-time visualization per project.
• Helps develop workflows for architectural visualization, virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences on firmwide projects.
• Works in a team environment, communicates updates, participates in discussions, and researches the best approach per project.
• Compiles data and performs design computations in collaboration with the project team.
• Works with senior designer(s) and project team(s) on conceptual designs, presentations, design development, and production to deliver projects achieving design excellence on time and within budget.
• Uses design iteration to develop concepts and expand on concepts of other team members.
• 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 the model and related documents.
• Produces graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and implementation documents.
• Collaborates on the development of design throughout appropriate phases of the project.
• Assists in the research of new tools, material requirements, and costs for projects.
• Prepares presentations/design assets and may build models for client/project team review.
• Organizes and delivers complete project design presentations to client user groups or public forums.
• Coordinates with consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives.
• Resolves complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions.
• Works with the team to manage client expectations, team communication, and consultant coordination.
• Travel may be required.

Requirements

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field required.
• Typically 5+ years of experience.
• Architectural registration strongly preferred.
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred.

Skills

• Advanced – expert-level experience, knowledge or skills in Revit, Navisworks, Rhino, Grasshopper, and Dynamo required.
• Advanced knowledge of D5 design and rendering software required.
• Advanced knowledge of 3D game development tools and concepts and 3ds Max required.
• Intermediate skills in Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization skills required; advanced preferred.
• Intermediate skills in Bluebeam required.
• Advanced experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign required.
• Basic skills in MS Office Suite preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of sustainability and integrative design required.
• Basic knowledge of furniture, furnishings and equipment (FF&E) and Environmental Graphic process required.
• Intermediate ability to create engaging real-time immersive and interactive experiences.
• Intermediate understanding of VR/AR/MR development.
• Intermediate experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy required.
• Intermediate knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes and QA/QC process required.
• Intermediate presentation, graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas required.
• Intermediate organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required.
• Intermediate ability to build and maintain client relationships required.
• Intermediate ability to deliver business change through the innovative use of technology.
• Basic ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and professional manner both verbally and in writing required.
• Intermediate ability to problem-solve and apply innovative solutions required.
• Intermediate ability to collaborate in a team environment required.
• Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required.

Location

• Richmond
• Los Angeles

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 5+ years of experience

Education Level

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field

Salary/Compensations

• $74K - $100K annually

Benefits

• 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)

About the Company

• HKS is a global firm of architects, designers, planners and advisors who create places noted for their beauty and performance.
• Our 1,600 people in 29 offices are united by the belief that an environmental, social and governance approach to design achieves design excellence.
• In 2023, we became a carbon neutral firm.
• We value honesty, diversity and inclusion and we celebrate creative thinking.
• In partnership with our clients and collaborators, we craft powerful ideas and solutions.
• Together we create places that stand apart.

Equal Opportunity

• HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran
• HKS, Inc. provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• EEO is the Law
• Supplement
• Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement