Sr Project Designer - Sports + Recreation + Entertainment

HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers driven to face the critical challenges of our time. We are dedicated to improving people’s lives, serving our clients, and healing the planet by cultivating a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science.

As a Sr. Project Designer, you will contribute to the design of complex experience-driven environments such as professional and collegiate sports venues, arenas, community recreation centers, training facilities, and multi‑use entertainment destinations. You will be engaged from early concept through construction, balancing creative vision with technical rigor, sustainability, and client goals.

• Establish and advance design direction for sports, recreation, and entertainment projects, from concept through construction.
• Develop architectural concepts that respond to fan and user experience, performance requirements, operations, and long‑term flexibility.
• Ensure design intent is clearly and consistently translated through design development, documentation, and construction.
• Support the resolution of design solutions during construction documentation and construction administration.
• Integrate sustainable and high‑performance design strategies into project solutions.
• Oversee design teams to ensure quality, schedule, and budget alignment.
• Maintain project standards and ensure documentation aligns with QA/QC and best practices.

• Lead and mentor less experienced designers, supporting professional growth and design culture.
• Establish team workflows, digital standards, and collaboration tools.
• Participate in project reviews, "Lessons Learned," and professional development discussions.
• Foster a workplace culture grounded in collaboration, accountability, and environmental responsibility.

• Collaborate directly with clients and stakeholders to understand design goals and expectations.
• Prepare and present design concepts and materials with clarity and purpose.
• Participate in client meetings and site visits to review progress and confirm design intent.

• Partner with Project Managers to support work planning and project performance.
• Serve as Team Leader on select projects.
• Contribute to marketing and business development efforts as appropriate, including proposals and interviews.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent experience required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of professional architectural design experience.
• Experience with sports venues, arenas, recreation facilities, training environments, or entertainment projects.
• Licensed Architect with current registration; NCARB registration a plus.
• LEED Accredited Professional or LEED Green Associate preferred.
• Strong design judgment, communication skills, and collaborative mindset.

HOK offers 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. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, free mental wellness resources, life and AD&D coverage, and short‑ and long‑term disability benefits are included. Paid parental leave and fertility coverage are available. Matching contributions to a 401(K) plan with a well‑rounded investment menu and free retirement‑planning guidance support your financial future.

Paid professional memberships, CEU credit opportunities, mentorship programs, and licensure‑exam study prep promote continuous learning and career growth.

HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.