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HKS, Inc. · 4 months ago

Sr. Computational Designer

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $175K/yr

10+ years exp

HKS, Inc. is a recognized practitioner in the design industry, seeking a Sr. Computational Designer to collaborate with project teams on various design projects. The role involves delivering exceptional design solutions, mentoring staff, and ensuring project goals are met on time and within budget.

Architecture

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Works with senior designer(s) and project team on conceptual designs, presentations, design development and implementation documents

Leads and may provide guidance to team on project design for assigned project, developing creative design concepts and expanding on concepts of others

Collaborates to establish the vision and sets project goals with the senior designer, project team and client

Develops and applies computational design work plan, implementation strategy, and schedules for supporting staff

Ensures reliability and efficacy of computational workflow objectives

Develops design solutions based on industry standard construction techniques and engineering principals to support design effort and develop client relationships

Collaborates on the development of and may modify and/or review graphic presentations, 3D rendering and implementation documents to incorporate the design intent

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

Coordinates with consultants, contractors, fabricators, furniture dealers and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives; collaborates on project details with consulting design or engineering firms

Assists in resolving complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions to maintain goals and objectives of projects

Works with senior designer or PM to manage client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination

Prepares schematic land and site planning models and drawings with graphic content to convey ideas, methodologies and approaches for marketing and proposal requests

Works closely with design team and assists to deliver various projects on time and within budget

Compiles data and analytics to evaluate alignment with targeted design objectives

Performs and coordinates product research; assists senior designers with materials and systems evaluation to make proper selections

Assists project teams as needed in all stages of design, documentation and fabrication

Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines

Travel will be required

Qualification

RhinoGrasshopperDynamoArchitectural registrationRevitJavaPythonC#C++CUDATypescriptMS Office SuiteSustainability knowledgeGraphic skillsVisualization skillsPresentation skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solvingCollaboration

Required

Accredited advanced degree in Architecture or related field

Typically, 10+ years of experience

Architectural registration strongly preferred

Sustainable design accreditation preferred

Advanced skills in Rhino, Grasshopper and Dynamo or Rhino Inside

Intermediate skills in Revit

Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of one or more of the following programming languages: Java, Python, C#, C++, CUDA, Typescript

Intermediate to Advanced ability to construct, navigate, and manipulate complex data structures

Basic knowledge of Visual Studio and/or similar IDE for plug-in development

Intermediate to advanced experience with graduate or post-graduate advanced simulation or fabrication methods

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

Basic skills in Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools

Basic experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite

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

Advanced presentation, graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas

Intermediate knowledge of the processes of design, documentation, fabrication and construction of complex projects and their impact on the built environment

Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines

Advanced organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time

Intermediate ability to work iteratively across a variety of project typologies and among multiple BIM platforms

Intermediate ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationship

Intermediate ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing

Intermediate ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions

Intermediate ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment

Intermediate ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality

Preferred

MSc preferred

Architectural registration strongly preferred

Sustainable design accreditation preferred

Basic knowledge of Visual Studio and/or similar IDE for plug-in development preferred

Intermediate to advanced experience with graduate or post-graduate advanced simulation or fabrication methods preferred

Basic skills in Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools preferred

Intermediate experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign preferred

Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite preferred

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

Advanced presentation, graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas preferred

Intermediate knowledge of the processes of design, documentation, fabrication and construction of complex projects and their impact on the built environment preferred

Advanced organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time preferred

Benefits

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)

Company

HKS, Inc.

Glassdoor4.3

HKS is a global firm of architects, designers, planners and advisors who create places noted for their beauty and performance.

Founded in 1939

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, ARE

1001-5000 employees

http://www.hksinc.com/

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