Designer II (35469)

About HFA – Employee Owned. People Powered.

HFA is a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and interior architecture firm who thrives in a people-first environment. Employee ownership isn’t just a structure – it’s a mindset that fuels everything we do. This mindset empowers us to think beyond our roles, pushing us to find innovative solutions that strengthen our client relationships and deepen our connections with our people internally. We believe that our people are our greatest asset which aligns with our culture code: We aspire to be a people-first culture of empowerment where talent thrives.

The ownership mindset also means that every team member is personally invested in the success of our projects and clients. This approach ensures that every decision aligns with our purpose: Leading our clients to fulfill their vision while building lasting partnerships.

With our focus on our people, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), and a flexible work schedule. We provide our team members with professional development opportunities and learning stipends to pursue professional growth, and we take any chance we can get to recognize and reward our people for their amazing work.

Designer II

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Designer will use 2D and 3D software to assist the Design Team in the development of designs
  and drafting construction documents in support of clients' building program
• Designer should utilize education and experience to independently tackle challenges as they arise on projects with the support of Design Team lead.
• Designer shall gain experience evaluating client requirements, building code, and zoning regulations to develop design recommendations.
• Provide technical design planning and coordination in a collaborative and multi-disciplined environment
• Performs architectural assignments focused on construction document production and coordination with regulatory authorities to gain necessary approval for construction.
• Work may include construction administration tasks leading to project completion, under supervision of Design Team Lead, for training and development purposes.

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Mentor, direct and supervise team members.
• Efficiently produce accurate construction documents with minimal supervision by reviewing own work
• Develop specifications writing and compiling skills
• Conduct building code analysis and research regulatory requirements to determine design constraints
• Communicate and present design options and alternates to clients
• Work with municipalities to secure entitlements and building permits
• Respond to Contractor Requests for Information
• Review shop drawings and submittals for conformance with design intent
• Entry level management responsible for staff and projects
  • Maintain compliance with milestones established by Design Team Leads
  • Monitor performance of design team consultants
  • Perform quality control review of team members work product
• Produce accurate construction documents detailing the clients vision and goals
• Document and analyze existing building conditions to produce as-built documents and reports (Travel required)
• Conduct building code analysis and research regulatory requirements to determine design constraints
• Develop design options and alternates
• Coordinate building components and systems with other disciplines to develop construction documents based on the clients requirements
• Designer shall perform quality control of their own work prior to giving to the Architect of Record for signing and sealing
• Depending on needs of client and team, Designer could have direct contact with client on a regular basis

Management Requirements: 0-4 staff
Education Requirements: Equivalent of a bachelors degree in Architecture or Interior Design or an
Architectural Studies degree preferred, but not required.
Licensure Requirements: None required