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Designer, _MADE

HKS, Inc.80 open roles

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13.5% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. HKS, Inc. postings stay open a median of 26 days.

Share of postings closed within
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  2. 4.6%3 days
  3. 13.5%7 days
  4. 21.8%14 days
  5. 36.6%30 days
  6. 58.9%60 days
This job: posted 7 days ago

HKS, Inc. median: 26 days open

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Overview:

Collaborates across disciplines to translate concepts into tangible, testable solutions through design, fabrication, and prototyping. Contributes to innovative design outcomes with creativity, curiosity, and hands-on problem-solving. Anticipates project needs and supports research, testing, and iterative development to advance design solutions. Passion for storytelling, technology, and creating meaningful human-centered experiences while learning through unfamiliar tools, equipment, materials, and technical processes.

HKS _MADE (Materials, Applications & Digital Explorations) is a hands-on innovation lab dedicated to rapid experimentation, testing, and iteration. It is a place where bold thinking is encouraged, and the boundaries of traditional practice are intentionally pushed. The team blends creative exploration with technical rigor, using prototyping as a tool to investigate materials, systems, and technologies in ways that spark new possibilities and inform the design process at every stage.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborates with designers, architects, engineers, researchers, and fabrication specialists across HKS futures and _MADE studios to develop functional prototypes for architectural spaces, building elements, products, and interactive environments
  • Translates conceptual ideas, research questions, and design intent into tangible, buildable, and testable physical solutions
  • Develops design concepts, 3D models, technical drawings, fabrication files, and assembly documentation to support prototype development and production
  • Applies iterative design methodologies, progressing concepts through digital modeling, physical fabrication, testing, evaluation, and refinement
  • Assists in engineering, detailing, fabrication, and assembly of physical prototypes, experimental building elements, mechanical systems, and functional products
  • Operates digital fabrication equipment, including 3D printers, CNC routers, laser cutters, and conventional workshop tools, in accordance with established safety procedures
  • Explores materials, manufacturing processes, structural configurations, mechanical connections, and assembly techniques to evaluate feasibility, constructability, and performance
  • Utilizes computational and parametric design tools to investigate geometric, material, and fabrication possibilities and develop innovative design solutions
  • Supports the integration of electronics, sensors, actuators, lighting, microcontrollers, and other emerging technologies into functional and interactive prototypes
  • Collaborates with engineering and technical specialists to resolve mechanical, structural, electrical, and material challenges through practical experimentation and problem-solving
  • Supports applied research and experimental investigations into emerging materials, advanced manufacturing methods, architectural systems, and product development
  • Conducts prototype testing, collects performance data, and documents observations, technical challenges, and lessons learned to inform design refinement and future applications
  • Assists in evaluating the feasibility, scalability, and potential application of prototypes into architectural projects, new products, and emerging design services
  • Coordinates prototype development activities, including material procurement, fabrication planning, assembly, installation, and collaboration with external manufacturers and specialists
  • Prepares and maintains design documentation, fabrication records, technical presentations, and physical demonstrations while supporting project schedules, budgets, and resource requirements

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

  • Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Computational. Design, Digital Fabrication, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or related field preferred
  • Typically 5+ years of experience in design, prototyping, fabrication, product development, or similar domains preferred
  • Experience developing and fabricating physical models, prototypes, assemblies, or products
  • Experience working in a fabrication laboratory, makerspace, design workshop, or a similar environment preferred
  • Portfolio demonstrating design development, technical problem-solving, fabrication, and completed physical work is strongly preferred

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

  • Advanced experience and skills in 3D modeling and design software, such as Rhino, Fusion 360, SolidWorks, or comparable CAD platforms
  • Intermediate experience with parametric and computational design tools, particularly Grasshopper preferred
  • Intermediate experience developing accurate 3D models, technical drawings, fabrication files, and assembly documentation
  • Basic knowledge of geometric modeling, dimensional accuracy, tolerances, and fabrication constraints
  • Basic experience with electronics, wiring, sensors, actuators, or microcontroller platforms, such as Arduino or ESP32 preferred
  • Basic experience in programming (e.g., Python, C++, or similar languages) preferred
  • Basic experience with Adobe Creative Suite or comparable graphic and presentation tools
  • Basic skills in MS Office Suite preferred
  • Intermediate experience with digital fabrication technologies, including FDM or resin 3D printing, CNC machining, and laser cutting
  • Intermediate experience with conventional workshop tools, fabrication processes, and safe equipment operation
  • Basic experience translating digital designs into fabricated components and assembled prototypes
  • Basic experience in advanced manufacturing, robotic fabrication, material experimentation, and innovative assembly systems
  • Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
  • Intermediate presentation, graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas
  • Intermediate organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
  • Intermediate ability to build and maintain client relationships
  • Intermediate ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions
  • Intermediate ability to collaborate in a team environment
  • Basic ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
  • Travel will be 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

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