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.
Our San Francisco office is seeking a talented Architecture Design Professional to join the team.
An Architecture Design Professional supports project teams using a wide range of developing professional skills. Performs basic design and technical tasks requiring application of standard techniques and knowledge while working under general supervision. Eager to learn, highly organized and willing to contribute creatively to the team.
Responsibilities:
Modifies or creates implementation documents, applying standard architectural techniques, collaborative design computations and procedures as assigned under direction
Performs routine architectural assignments and may have some design responsibility collaborating with other team members as designated
Assignments may include higher-level work for training/development purposes
May attend on-site visits, field reviews and client and/or project meetings as appropriate
May assist in preparing proposals, presentations, schedules and processing of implementation documentation and samples
May participate in communication with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to incorporate information into project requirements
Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, design and technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
Develops understanding of the firm’s basic accounting principles, project budgets and fees
Understands the financial implications of overhead and chargeable time, including accountability to project plan and planned utilization rate
Fosters awareness of the importance of growing and maintaining client relationships and the basic concept of business development
May assist in production of marketing presentations
Qualifications:
Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field
On the path to Architectural Registration
Typically with 0-3 years of experience
Sustainable design accreditation preferred
Knowledge of architectural software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks and 3D modeling preferred
Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup and InDesign graphic software preferred
Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
Knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
Knowledge of building codes
Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing