Architecture - Design Professional
HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers dedicated to improving people's lives and healing the planet. The Architecture - Design Professional role involves assisting the project team in completing various project phases, preparing architectural documents, and developing solutions to design problems.
Responsibilities
- Prepares and modifies architectural documents, elevations, sections, details, etc. as directed by others utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Develops solutions to technical and design problems following established standards
- Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects
- With direction from the project designer or more senior design professionals, develops, modifies, and/or reviews drawings ensuring the incorporation of design intent
- Works closely with design team and assists to complete projects on aggressive schedules
- Assist in developing project scope, plan, and services and during the contract process. Translates planning concepts into comprehensible terms for clients, designers and project team members
- Develops a comprehensive understanding of clients’ program requirements and standards and policies for completion
- Prepares 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings
- Builds models for client/project team review
- Compiles data and performs elementary design computations
- Performs product research; assists project designers and project architects with materials selection and system research
- Assures HOK document standards are met and archives documents appropriately
- May assist team in construction administration document management
- May mentor and direct the work of intern staff
- Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices
- Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in architecture required
- 0 to 3 years' experience; or equivalent in appropriate education and experience required
- LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred
Benefits
- Hybrid work environment
- 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
- A minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Free mental wellness resources
- Life and AD&D coverage
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave
- Fertility coverage
- Matching contributions to our 401(K) plan which includes a well-rounded investment menu as well as free guidance on retirement planning
- Financial support and study prep for licensure exams
- CEU credit opportunities
- Mentorship programs
- Paid professional memberships
- Discretionary bonus
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