Overview:
Supports project teams using a wide range of developing professional skills. Performs basic experiential branding 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:
- Works with project teams to provide experiential branding services (Environmental Branding, Branding, Signage & Wayfinding, Digital Experiences)
- Creates client presentations that communicate experiential brand strategies and designs with guidance and in collaboration with team
- Collaborates to create design intent documents and final production-ready artwork through close collaboration with team
- Assists to create signage location plans and message schedules with guidance
- Works with team to visualize ideas in two and three dimensions
- Reviews feedback and takes direction from clients and manager, then works with team to design or alter projects to fit the vision, brand, and business needs
- Meets deliverables, timelines and budgets of various projects in collaboration with manager
- Interacts professionally with clients and team
- Maintains and prioritizes multiple competing priorities within tight deadlines
- May participate in client meetings as needed
- Works to stay current on trends and developments in branding, graphic design, marketing, technology
- Some travel may be required
Qualifications:
Education and Experience
- Accredited professional degree in Graphic Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, or related field
- Typically, 0-3 years of experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Advanced – expert-level experience, knowledge or skills
Intermediate – experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work
Basic – familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and may perform elementary functions depending on role
- Basic knowledge of programming software such as MS Office and CADtools (SketchUp or other 3D software) required
- Basic experience with Revit required
- Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite required
- Basic understanding of working in a built-environment; ability to comprehend architectural scales, sections, plans and elevations required
- Basic knowledge of experiential branding processes and its integration into architectural and construction processes required
- Basic ability to communicate ideas in sketches and renderings required
- Basic ability to plan assigned projects and execute as per the specifications of the established design required
- Basic ability to problem solve and collaborate on innovative solutions required
- Basic ability to work and collaborate in team environment required
- Basic ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
- Basic ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required
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
Skills Required
- Accredited professional degree in Graphic Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, or related field
- Typically 0-3 years of experience
- Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
- Basic experience with Revit
- Basic knowledge of MS Office and CAD tools (SketchUp or other 3D software)
- Basic understanding of working in a built-environment; comprehend architectural scales, sections, plans and elevations
- Basic knowledge of experiential branding processes and integration into architectural/construction processes
- Basic ability to communicate ideas in sketches and renderings
- Basic ability to plan assigned projects and execute per established design specifications
- Basic ability to problem solve and collaborate on innovative solutions
- Basic ability to work and collaborate in a team environment
- Basic ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines at expected quality
What We Do
We are a design firm of more than 1,400 architects, interior designers, urban designers, scientists, artists, anthropologists and more. We work together across industries and across the globe to create places that delight, heal and stimulate peak performance. We nurture a culture of extraordinary people with curious and creative minds who are passionate about delivering elegant solutions. We also have a dedicated research team devoted to discovering processes and ideas that improve outcomes for everyone. In everything we do, we're mindful of the fragility of all life and of the planet.
