HKS, Inc.
Designer, futures
role at
HKS, Inc.
Overview Driven by curiosity and creativity, the successful candidate thrives in collaborative environments and approaches each challenge with a spirit of exploration and ingenuity. Contributes and assists in developing projects and design solutions to advance respective projects while working independently with guidance. Eager to learn and innovate. Collaborates on exceptional design and delivery for clients to complete assignments with originality and ingenuity. Anticipates job expectations while performing design and technical tasks requiring application of standard and emerging techniques and knowledge.
Responsibilities
Works with senior designer(s) and project team(s) to create and develop design concepts for immersive environments, interactive exhibits, and smart building projects, ensuring they align with client objectives and user needs on time and within budget
Assists in the integration of spatial storytelling and interactive technologies to craft engaging and memorable user experiences
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 design concepts
Assists in developing project scopes, timelines, and deliverables alongside senior designers and project managers
Participates in client meetings, presentations, and workshops, articulating design concepts effectively
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
Assists in research, development, and prototyping
Prepares presentations/design assets and may build models for client/project team review
Works closely with engineers and technologists to integrate smart systems, IoT technologies, and AV solutions into architectural designs
Coordinates with external vendors and specialists to ensure seamless implementation of interactive features
Works on multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring designs are delivered on time and within budget
Participates in project proposals to develop design solutions
Organizes and delivers complete project design presentations to client user group or public forum
Resolves complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions
Works with team to manage client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination
Stays updated on trends in immersive design, smart technologies, and experiential architecture
Experiments with emerging tools, technologies, and materials to enhance user experiences
Contributes to ideation sessions, helping evolve the company’s creative and technical offerings
Qualifications Education and Experience
Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Environmental Design, Interaction Design or related field required
5+ years of experience in immersive environments, experience design, or similar domains preferred
Licenses and Certifications
Architectural registration strongly preferred
Sustainable design accreditation preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Advanced experience and skills in Revit, Navisworks, Rhino and Grasshopper required
Basic experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp and InDesign graphic software required; intermediate preferred
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 experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy required
Intermediate knowledge of materials, construction techniques and building codes 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
Basic ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing preferred
Intermediate ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required
Intermediate ability to collaborate and collaboration in a team environment required
Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required
Travel will be required
If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the
Internal Careers Portal .
HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran
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role at
HKS, Inc.
Overview Driven by curiosity and creativity, the successful candidate thrives in collaborative environments and approaches each challenge with a spirit of exploration and ingenuity. Contributes and assists in developing projects and design solutions to advance respective projects while working independently with guidance. Eager to learn and innovate. Collaborates on exceptional design and delivery for clients to complete assignments with originality and ingenuity. Anticipates job expectations while performing design and technical tasks requiring application of standard and emerging techniques and knowledge.
Responsibilities
Works with senior designer(s) and project team(s) to create and develop design concepts for immersive environments, interactive exhibits, and smart building projects, ensuring they align with client objectives and user needs on time and within budget
Assists in the integration of spatial storytelling and interactive technologies to craft engaging and memorable user experiences
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 design concepts
Assists in developing project scopes, timelines, and deliverables alongside senior designers and project managers
Participates in client meetings, presentations, and workshops, articulating design concepts effectively
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
Assists in research, development, and prototyping
Prepares presentations/design assets and may build models for client/project team review
Works closely with engineers and technologists to integrate smart systems, IoT technologies, and AV solutions into architectural designs
Coordinates with external vendors and specialists to ensure seamless implementation of interactive features
Works on multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring designs are delivered on time and within budget
Participates in project proposals to develop design solutions
Organizes and delivers complete project design presentations to client user group or public forum
Resolves complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions
Works with team to manage client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination
Stays updated on trends in immersive design, smart technologies, and experiential architecture
Experiments with emerging tools, technologies, and materials to enhance user experiences
Contributes to ideation sessions, helping evolve the company’s creative and technical offerings
Qualifications Education and Experience
Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Environmental Design, Interaction Design or related field required
5+ years of experience in immersive environments, experience design, or similar domains preferred
Licenses and Certifications
Architectural registration strongly preferred
Sustainable design accreditation preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Advanced experience and skills in Revit, Navisworks, Rhino and Grasshopper required
Basic experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp and InDesign graphic software required; intermediate preferred
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 experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy required
Intermediate knowledge of materials, construction techniques and building codes 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
Basic ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing preferred
Intermediate ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required
Intermediate ability to collaborate and collaboration in a team environment required
Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required
Travel will be required
If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the
Internal Careers Portal .
HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran
#J-18808-Ljbffr