Sr Design Professional

Celebrating our 70th anniversary in 2025, HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers who are driven to face the critical challenges of our time. We are dedicated to improving people's lives, serving our clients and healing the planet. Together, we cultivate a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science, blending the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose.

You can view some of HOK's 2024 project highlights in our HOK 2024 Design Annual.

We are currently seeking a Sr Design Professional to join our architecture team in Dallas. Be a part of a fun, friendly, and dynamic team as we continue our success in the Texas market!

In this role, you are responsible for coordinating and/or undertaking the design development, construction documents, and construction administration of projects, as a member of the project design team or on your own projects. Assignments require independent action and decision making as well as the ability to supervise others.

Application must include resume and portfolio.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Independently performs assignments with direction from project leadership.
• Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the Project Leadership Team.
• Participates in review of project costs and budgets and adherence to schedule.
• Participates in team meetings to resolve project issues and coordinates with other disciplines.
• Develops comprehensive understanding of clients' program requirements, standards, and policies.
• Communicates with client on design requirements, specs, progress reviews, and final delivery.
• Responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, contractors, and consultants.
• Prepares 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings for client/project team review.
• May plan, organize, and manage a project team.
• May lead a team, mentor, and direct the work of less experienced staff.
• May participate in professional development reviews.
• Sets strategy for the production and organization of documents into files, BIM, or another 3D model.
• Assists in work planning and scheduling processes.
• Monitors construction administration document management.
• Participates in setting up project team software parameters and management of standards.
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.
• Understands and translates design intent into technical documents.
• With preliminary direction from the project architect or project manager, analyzes and develops approaches to the creation and modification of architectural documents, elevations, sections, details, etc. ensuring the incorporation of design intent.
• With direction from the project designer or more senior design technician, develops, modifies, and/or reviews drawings according to established standards.
• Assists team leader in ensuring that documentation for all phases conforms to QA/QC and HOK Best Practice Standards.
• Applies proper QA/QC methods throughout project.
• Conducts product and code research and incorporation of codes into technical documents.
• Assures HOK document standards are met and archives documents appropriately.
• Facilitates internal and external communications.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Advanced knowledge of construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.
• Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems.
• Knowledge of sustainability, integrated design, and LEED guidelines.
• Knowledge of QA/QC process.
• Knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents.
• Proficiency in Revit required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in 3D Modeling software such as Sketchup, Rhino, and Grasshopper preferred.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in team environment.
• Ability to effective meet deadlines.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture required.
• 10 plus years' experience required.

• LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.

Many of our roles require the use of specific software. Please refer to the Required and Preferred Software & Skills for details.

HOK invests in its people and communities, supporting both personal and professional growth through every stage of life. At HOK you'll have a hybrid work environment, 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays) and a minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option. HOK offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, free mental wellness resources, life and AD&D coverage and short and long-term disability benefits. HOK supports your growing family by offering 4 weeks of paid parental leave and fertility coverage. HOK helps to fund your future financial needs with matching contributions to our 401(K) plan which includes a well-rounded investment menu as well as free guidance on retirement planning.

Wherever you are in your career, HOK provides opportunities to learn, develop and utilize your skills. Continued learning is promoted through financial support and study prep for licensure exams, CEU credit opportunities, mentorship programs, and paid professional memberships. To learn more about designing your career with HOK, explore our current job openings.

HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.