Sr. Facade Designer

Overview:

Responsibilities:

• Acts as the lead façade designer and primary client relationship owner
• Leads the façade and enclosure design of multiple projects by developing the conceptual vision systems design performance and detailing
• Leads the façade design effort and manages the execution and delivery of implementation documents through all phases of multiple projects
• Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues
• Develops novel synthetic and trans-disciplinary façade design concepts and expands augments and emboldens the concepts of others
• Oversees coordination of HKS LINE Façade Studio talent with client project teams both internally and externally
• Integrates HKS LINE Façade Studio expertise and innovation into all projects while actively seeking opportunities to incorporate sustainable design solutions
• Manages the technical resolution and coordination of façade and enclosure systems
• Manages and oversees the LINE Façade Studio project team collaboration with other internal disciplines and external consultants to establish and document design solutions that can be technically implemented with the constraints of the project goals budgets schedule and within local ordinances and codes
• Integrates façade engineering requirements from LINE Façade Engineering team members
• Reviews design work and implementation documents for accuracy and completeness
• Establishes project performance design criteria for enclosure systems
• Oversees the development of and may modify and/or review graphic presentations 3D rendering and implementation documents to incorporate the façade design intent
• Leads client presentations as needed
• Monitors project to anticipate potential risks and collaborates with the PIC legal team and client to resolve issues.
• Oversees product materials or systems research and evaluation to direct team members on appropriate selections
• Works with respective teams to manage client expectations team communication and consultant coordination
• Delegates and holds LINE Façade Studio project teams accountable for code analysis design standards detailing constructability performance analysis and deliverables to HKS standards best practices and quality expectations
• May participate site or factory inspection audit or test oversite visits

Qualifications:

• Accredited Professional degree in Architecture
• Architectural Registration strongly preferred
• Typically 10 years of experience
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred
• Firsthand sustained experience in all phases of architectural design and construction
• Proficiency in Revit preferred
• Awareness of Rhino Sketchup or other 3d modelling software
• Awareness of scripting and parametric modelling software such as Grasshopper Ladybug Dynamo Python C# preferred
• Awareness of thermal analysis software such as LBNL Window LBNL Therm LBNL Optics WUFI WUFI Mould Index VTT preferred.
• Awareness of optical lighting and daylighting design software such as RADIANCE Climate Studio EVALGLARE Acelerad Ladybug Tools ALFA LARK preferred
• Awareness of Photoshop Illustrator and InDesign graphic software preferred
• Awareness of energy modeling tools such as Energy Plus Design Builder IES VE preferred
• Awareness of structural analysis software such as Strand Solidworks SJ Mepla Ansys Mech preferred
• Familiarity in the functionality of Vision
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Advanced knowledge of synthesizing trans-disciplinary design drivers for facades
• Advanced knowledge of enclosure systems and QA/QC process
• Advanced knowledge of building codes design standards constructability and market procurement
• Successful track record with managing a team and performing duties in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in logistics management including connecting people and resources to the right place at the right time
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to manage team with diplomatic and collaborative leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration both internal and external
• Ability to communicate in a clear concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions
• Ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
• Travel may be required

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