Architecture - Sr Design Professional - Healthcare

HOK marked its 70th anniversary in 2025, and we continue to be a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers committed to tackling the critical challenges of our time. Our mission is simple yet powerful: improve lives, serve our clients, and heal the planet. At HOK, design excellence thrives at the intersection of art and science-where creativity meets purpose.

Explore some of our recent work in the HOK 2026 Design Annual and see how we're shaping the future of design.

We are currently seeking a Sr Architectural Design Professional to join our dynamic Healthcare practice in Houston. At HOK, we're dedicated to designing spaces that enhance patient care, optimize workflows, and elevate the patient experience. Our transformational planning and design ideas and solutions address the diverse needs of patients, families, and staff. We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, promote sustainability, advance the science and art of medicine, and provide value to our clients and communities.

As a Sr Design Professional, you coordinate and/or undertake the design development, production, and delivery of projects, as a member of the project team or on your own projects. Assignments require independent action and decision making as well as the ability to supervise less experienced team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• With preliminary direction from the project architect or project manager, analyzes and develops approaches to the creation and modification of architectural documents, elevations, sections, details, etc. ensuring the incorporation of design intent.
• With direction from the project designer or more senior design technician, develops, modifies, and/or reviews drawings according to established standards.
• Develops strong presentations and early design studies. Prepares 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and builds models for client/project team review.
• Understands and translates design intent into technical documents.
• May lead a small team of more junior technicians in developing solutions to technical and design detail problems following established standards.
• Assists in client, consultant, and contractor project information coordination.

• Assists team leader in ensuring that documentation for all phases conforms to QA/QC and HOK Best Practice Standards.
• Applies proper QA/QC methods throughout project.
• Conducts product and code research and incorporation of codes into technical documents.
• Mentors and directs the work of less experienced staff, may participate in professional development reviews.
• May have regular interface with clients and consultants.
• May assist in work planning and scheduling processes.
• Prepares 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings.
• May assist team in construction administration document management.
• Assures HOK document standards are met and archives documents appropriately.
• May participate in setting up project team software parameters and management of standards.
• Facilitates internal and external communications.
• Tracks all project data in electronic files.

• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture required.
• Portfolio documenting candidate’s academic and professional design work.
• Minimum 5 years of architecture experience required.
• Actively working towards architecture licensure.
• LEED credential required within 12 months of employment.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Strong knowledge of architectural building systems.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability, integrated design, and LEED guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC process.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents.
• Strong understanding of SD, DD, and CD documentation production.
• Understanding of building codes and the ability to research and apply/incorporate them into technical documents.
• Proficiency in Revit required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proficiency in 3D Modeling software such as Sketchup, Rhino, and Grasshopper preferred.
• Proficiency in Affinity software suite preferred.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Photoshop, and InDesign software for presentations.

• Ability to effectively meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in team environment.

• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.

OTHER:

• Travel may be required.
• Overtime may be required.
• The job duties and requirements that this document describes may be altered or supplemented at any time at the sole discretion of HOK.

Many of our roles require the use of specific software. Please refer to the Required and Preferred Software & Skills for details.

HOK invests in its people and communities, supporting both personal and professional growth through every stage of life. At HOK you’ll have a hybrid work environment, 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays) and a minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option. HOK offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, free mental wellness resources, life and AD&D coverage and short and long-term disability benefits. HOK supports your growing family by offering 4 weeks of paid parental leave and fertility coverage. HOK helps to fund your future financial needs with matching contributions to our 401(K) plan which includes a well-rounded investment menu as well as free guidance on retirement planning.

Wherever you are in your career, HOK provides opportunities to learn, develop and utilize your skills. Continued learning is promoted through financial support and study prep for licensure exams, CEU credit opportunities, mentorship programs, and paid professional memberships. To learn more about designing your career with HOK, explore our current job openings.

HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.