Sr Design Professional

Overview

HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers driven to face critical challenges. We dedicate to improving people’s lives, serving clients, and healing the planet. We cultivate a culture of design excellence blending creative expression with purpose.

• With preliminary direction from the project architect or project manager, analyze and develop 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, develop, modify, and/or review drawings according to established standards.
• Develop strong presentations and early design studies. Prepare 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and build models for client/project team review.
• Understand and translate design intent into technical documents.
• May lead a small team of more junior technicians in developing solutions to technical and design detail problems following established standards.
• Assist in client, consultant and contractor project information coordination.
• Assist team leader in ensuring that documentation for all phases conforms to QA/QC and HOK Best Practice Standards.
• Apply proper QA/QC methods throughout project.
• Conduct product and code research and incorporate codes into technical documents.
• Mentor and direct the work of less experienced staff, may participate in professional development reviews.
• May have regular interface with clients and consultants.
• May assist in work planning and scheduling processes.
• Prepare 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings.
• May assist team in construction administration document management.
• Assure HOK document standards are met and archive documents appropriately.
• May participate in setting up project team software parameters and management of standards.
• Facilitate internal and external communications.
• Track all project data in electronic files.
• Incorporate Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
• Foster a commitment to external and internal client service.

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture required.
• 3+ years’ experience; or equivalent in appropriate education and experience required.
• LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.

Hybrid work environment, 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays), minimum 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, short and long‑term disability benefits, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, fertility coverage, matching contributions to a 401(K) plan with free retirement guidance.

Salary range $90,000—$100,000. Other compensation may include a discretionary bonus.

HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.