Design Professional I - Architecture

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Los Angeles Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 23, 2025 Last posted March 23, 2025
Job description

Overview:

Our Los Angeles office is searching for a talented Design Professional to join their team in office.

Supports project teams using a wide range of developing professional skills. Performs basic design and technical tasks requiring application of standard techniques and knowledge while working under general supervision. Eager to learn, highly organized and willing to contribute creatively to the team.

Responsibilities:

  • Modifies or creates implementation documents, applying standard architectural techniques, collaborative design computations and procedures as assigned under direction
  • Performs routine architectural assignments and may have some design responsibility collaborating with other team members as designated
  • Assignments may include higher-level work for training/development purposes
  • May attend on-site visits, field reviews and client and/or project meetings as appropriate
  • May assist in preparing proposals, presentations, schedules and processing of implementation documentation and samples
  • May participate in communication with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to incorporate information into project requirements
  • Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, design and technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
  • Develops understanding of the firm’s basic accounting principles, project budgets and fees
  • Understands the financial implications of overhead and chargeable time, including accountability to project plan and planned utilization rate          
  • Fosters awareness of the importance of growing and maintaining client relationships and the basic concept of business development
  • May assist in production of marketing presentations

Qualifications:

  • Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field
  • On the path to Architectural Registration
  • Typically with 0-3 years of experience
  • Sustainable design accreditation preferred
  • Knowledge of architectural software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks and 3D modeling preferred
  • Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup and InDesign graphic software preferred
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
  • Knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
  • Knowledge of building codes
  • Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing

Base Salary Range: $63k- $74.9k annually Los Angeles only

The estimate displayed represents the general base hourly range of candidates hired in Los Angeles only. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with 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), and much more for benefits-eligible employees. To learn more about our benefits visit this page.

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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

About this role

Summary

Supports project teams with design tasks and client communication.

Job title

Design Professional I - Architecture

Experience level

0-3 years

Industry

architecture

Location requirements

Los Angeles, in-office work only

Salary

$63k- $74.9k annually

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

accredited professional degreearchitectural registrationarchitectural softwarebuilding codescommunication

Preferred skills

sustainable designRevitAutoCADNavisworks3D modelingPhotoshopIllustratorSketchupInDesignMS Office Suitesustainabilityintegrated design

Specializations

designsustainabilityarchitecture
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Los Angeles, CA, USA

On-site City