Designer - Architectural Visualization

Overview:

Responsibilities:

• Works independently on all phases of a visualization project including creating custom immersive experiences on firmwide projects using game technologies

• Understands and defines requirements for real time visualization per project 

• Helps develop workflows for architectural visualization, virtual, augmented and mixed reality experiences on firmwide projects 

• Works in a team environment, communicates updates, participates in discussions and researches the best approach per project 

• Compiles data and performs design computations in collaboration with project team

• Works with senior designer(s) and project team(s) on conceptual designs, presentations, design development and production to deliver projects achieving design excellence on time and within budget

• Uses design iteration to develop concepts and expand on concepts of other team members

• May participate in project proposals to develop design solutions

• Understands industry standard construction techniques, building regulations and engineering principles to apply to project plans

• Supports design effort and client presentations to develop client relationships

• Develops, modifies and/or reviews the model and related documents

• Produces graphic presentations, 3D renderings and implementation documents

• Collaborates on the development of design throughout appropriate phases of the project

• Assist in the research of new tools, material requirements and costs for projects

• Prepares presentations/design assets and may build models for client/project team review

• Organizes and delivers complete project design presentations to client user group or public forum

• Coordinates with consultants, contractors and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives

• Resolves complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions

• Works with team to manage client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination

• Travel may be required

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field required

• Typically 5+ years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

• Architectural registration strongly preferred

• Sustainable design accreditation preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Advanced – expert-level experience, knowledge or skills

Intermediate – experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work

Basic – familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and may perform elementary functions depending on role

• Advanced experience and skills in Revit, Navisworks, Rhino, Grasshopper, and Dynamo required

• Advanced knowledge of D5 design and rendering software required 

• Advanced knowledge of 3D game development tools and concepts and 3ds Max required 

• Intermediate skills in Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization skills required; advanced preferred

• Intermediate skills in Bluebeam required

• Advanced experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign required

• Basic skills in MS Office Suite preferred

• Intermediate knowledge of sustainability and integrative design required

• Basic knowledge of furniture, furnishings and equipment (FF&E) and Environmental Graphic process required

• Intermediate ability to create engaging real time immersive and interactive experiences

• Intermediate understanding of VR/AR/MR development 

• Intermediate experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy required

• Intermediate knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes and QA/QC process required

• Intermediate presentation, graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas required

• Intermediate organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required

• Intermediate ability to build and maintain client relationships required

• Intermediate ability to deliver business change through the innovative use of technology 

• Basic ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing required

• Intermediate ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required

• Intermediate ability to collaborate in a team environment required

• Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required

Base Salary Range: $74K - $100K annually – Richmond & Los Angeles location only

The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in the Richmond & Los Angeles location only. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.  

HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with health, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short/long term disability plans, paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation), and much more for benefits-eligible employees. To learn more about our benefits visit this page.

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