Design Professional
HOK
- Boston, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- Basic knowledge of architectural building systems.
- Basic knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines.
- Proficiency in Revit preferred.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- Proficiency in 3D Modeling software such as Sketchup, Rhino and Grasshopper preferred.
- Proficiency in Affinity software suite preferred.
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work in team environment.
- Ability to effectively meet deadlines.
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture required
- 0 to 3 years’ experience; or equivalent in appropriate education and experience required.
- LEED credential required within 6 months of employment.
- Basic knowledge of architectural building systems.
- Basic knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines.
- Proficiency in Revit preferred.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- Proficiency in 3D Modeling software such as Sketchup, Rhino and Grasshopper preferred.
- Proficiency in Affinity software suite preferred.
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work in team environment.
- Ability to effectively meet deadlines.
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture required
- 0 to 3 years’ experience; or equivalent in appropriate education and experience required.
- LEED credential required within 6 months of employment.