Junior Architect (New Grad) – HKS Inc.
HKS Inc. is one of the most recognized architecture firms in the United States with 1,500+ professionals across 25 offices worldwide, specializing in healthcare, sports, hospitality, civic, and corporate architecture. HKS has designed some of America's most iconic sports venues — AT&T Stadium (Dallas Cowboys), Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas Raiders), and SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles Rams) — as well as hundreds of hospitals, hotel towers, and corporate headquarters. HKS is consistently ranked among the top 10 US architecture firms by revenue and is renowned for its collaborative, technology-forward design culture. We are hiring New Grad Junior Architects at our Dallas headquarters to join HKS's world-class design teams.
Responsibilities
- Develop schematic design and design development drawings for HKS projects spanning healthcare campuses, sports venues, hospitality, and corporate workplace typologies
- Produce architectural drawings in Revit — floor plans, sections, elevations, reflected ceiling plans, and construction document packages
- Create 3D design models and renderings using Rhino/Grasshopper, SketchUp, and Enscape for client presentations and design review
- Coordinate architectural design with structural, MEP, civil, and specialty consultants using Revit coordination workflows
- Research building materials, sustainable design strategies, and construction systems for HKS project specifications
- Support building permit submissions and code compliance reviews including IBC, ADA, and NFPA fire codes
- Assist in site visits documenting construction progress and responding to contractor RFIs
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's of Architecture from an NAAB-accredited program (2024/2025 graduate)
- Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD for architectural documentation
- 3D visualization skills — Rhino, SketchUp, Enscape, or Lumion
- Strong design portfolio demonstrating spatial thinking, technical drawing ability, and graphic quality
- ARE (Architect Registration Examination) enrollment is encouraged; HKS supports ARE completion
- Interest in HKS's key sectors: healthcare, sports, hospitality, or corporate architecture
Benefits
- Competitive salary with HKS annual bonus
- HKS ARE reimbursement and paid study time for exam preparation
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with HKS matching
- Dallas headquarters with access to HKS's legendary sports and healthcare architecture portfolio