Ryan Doone (M.Arch ’11) is the Director of Design for HKS San Francisco and is looking to grow his design team, hopefully with other fellow MIT alumni. Please feel free to reach out to him anytime with questions on HKS San Francisco, or his own path through the profession. His direct work contact information is rdoone@hksinc.com and 415.544.5554.
Overview:
Our San Francisco office is seeking an experienced Design Professional to join our team.
Contributes and assists in developing project and design solutions to advance respective projects while working independently with guidance. Eager to learn and innovate. Anticipates job expectations while performing design and technical tasks requiring application of standard techniques and knowledge.
Responsibilities:
Modifies or creates implementation documents, applying standard architectural techniques and procedures and according to written and verbal specifications with general supervision
Collaborates on design and technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project
Assists in preparing client presentations and presents project design intent
Performs product research; assists project designers with material selection and system research
May support research of code and zoning requirements
May attend on-site visits, field reviews and client and/or project meetings and documents these visits as appropriate
Assists in preparing schedules and reviewing implementation documents and samples as needed
Communicates with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to incorporate information into design, project requirements and documents as needed
Provides guidance and direction to entry-level staff as appropriate
Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, design and technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
Recognizes the financial aspect of a project and basic accounting principles involved in the project’s and firm’s profitability
Understands the financial implications of overhead and chargeable time, including accountability to project plan and planned utilization rate
Understands the importance of growing and maintaining client relationships and the basic concept of business development
Assists in pursuit of new job opportunities either through relationship development or identifying additional work from existing clients
Qualifications:
Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field
Actively pursuing Architectural Registration
Typically with 2-5 years of experience
Sustainable design accreditation preferred
Experience in architectural software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks and 3D modeling preferred
Advanced knowledge in 3D modeling in a variety of software platforms such as Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, etc.
Experience in Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup and InDesign graphic software preferred
Strong graphic, visualization, and representation skills to communicate design ideas
Knowledge of one or more of the following programming languages: Python, C#, C++, TypeScript preferred
Knowledge of computational design methodologies such as development of physical computing hardware and software, advanced environmental simulation workflows and generative design solutions preferred
Working knowledge of advanced 3D printing and additive manufacturing preferred
Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
Knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
Knowledge of QA/QC process and building codes
Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing