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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