Overview:
HKS is seeking a Firmwide Immersive Technology Specialist to join our team.
Develops stunning immersive and interactive environments for architectural projects. Possesses and applies a diversified knowledge of immersive technology processes and procedures to complete assignments with originality and ingenuity. Anticipates job expectations while performing design and technical tasks requiring application of standard techniques and knowledge.
Responsibilities:
Project
- Works independently on all phases of a visualization project including creating custom immersive experiences on firmwide projects using game technologies such as Unreal
- Understands and defines requirements for real time visualization per project
- Helps develop workflows for architectural visualization, virtual, augmented and mixed reality experiences on firmwide projects
- Works in a team environment, communicates updates, participates in discussions and researches the best approach per project
- Researches new tools and stays abreast of latest developments in the visualization industry to share firmwide
- Conducts training and shares knowledge with a global group of designers and Regional Immersive Technology Specialists
Cultural
- Supports the firm’s cultural values, including a commitment to quality, innovation, learning and growth
- Acts with positive, service-driven attitude with a commitment to going above and beyond to help customers and team members
- Acts as a mentor by coaching and motivating project team members
- Seeks leadership opportunities by providing direction and feedback to team members and collaborating with team leaders
- Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the project team
- Promotes the firm’s principles of ‘design excellence’ through the integration of responsible and sustainable design practice with the art of design
Financial
- Collaborates in and may be responsible for delivering project on defined budget requirements
- Applies skills to minimize risks, maximize value and seeks means to improve efficiencies and reduce costs
- Responsible for the financial implications of overhead and chargeable time, including accountability to project plan and planned utilization rate
Revenue or Opportunity Generation
- Participates and may assist in leading in the pursuit and marketing of potential projects
- May assist in negotiating scope and fees on contracts; monitors for changes in scope to initiate additional service letters
- Works as an active professional voice for HKS in conferences and professional forums
- May assist in identifying, maintaining and cultivating essential relationships
Qualifications:
- Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, Computer Graphics, Animation, or related field preferred
- Typically 5+ years of experience in the visualization industry with typically 2+ years of developing for immersive experiences for games, architectural visualization or related field
- Advanced knowledge of 3D game development tools and concepts; Unreal preferred
- Advanced knowledge of 3ds Max
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
- Proven ability to create engaging real time immersive and interactive experiences
- Strong understanding of VR/AR/MR development
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff
- Strong work ethic and eagerness to produce high quality, accurate results
- Proven ability to deliver business change through the innovative use of technology
- Ability to hold sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality and integrity
- Ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships
- Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
- Ability to proactively problem solve and apply innovative solutions
- Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment
- Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
- Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
- Travel may be required
The information contained in this job description is intended to serve as a minimum requirement and guideline — not as a guarantee — for promotion to this level. Some additional criteria, qualifications or expectations may be required.
Base Salary Range: $70K - 100K annually – Los Angles, San Diego, San Francisco, New York, Seattle, Denver, and Washington DC locations only
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.
Application Deadline: 01/01/2025
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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
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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.
