Interior Designer III | Education

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• Posted on October 9, 2026

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• Hybrid
• Interiors
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: INTER
  006039

As an Interior Designer III on the Education team at Perkins&Will, you will:

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of project complexity to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in interior design, execution, and living design.
• Exhibit advanced understanding and independent development of interior design concepts and integration of the architectural design process and in market sector.
• Execute contract documents, including but not limited to floor plans and details, reflected ceiling plans, mill work design, furniture layouts, finish plans, and schedules.
• Exercise critical judgement in creating materials and models for client presentations.
• Develop graphic communication skills to illustrate design concepts.
• Influence and manipulate design elements such as spatial layout, color, light, texture, and scale.
• Research manufacturers and selects colors, finishes, materials, lighting, and furniture for interior application, ensuring sustainability goals of the firm are maintained.
• Begin to take ownership of project scope, budgets, and deliverables.
• Provide programming and space planning analysis as well as area calculations.
• Implement a creative approach to complete tasks and responsibilities on projects, within the scope of schedule and budget, in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
• Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Support growth of others.
• Express curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.
• Take increasing ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities.
• Participate in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
• Keep open and proactive communication within team and with designated team leader.
• Communicate ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
• Coordinate effectively and participates in meetings with clients, partners, and consultants.

• BIM
• Building codes and guidelines as applicable (ADA, FGI, etc)
• Basic knowledge in programming, planning, and site analysis
• Preliminary design studies
• Field observations and measurements
• Life safety requirements
• Furniture and interior product specifications
• Construction contract administration

• Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software
• Advanced Revit
• Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
• Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
• Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay
• Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
• Environmental Analysis software such Ladybug and Climate Studio

• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
• Preparing for NCIDQ
• Bachelor's degree in interiors, architecture or, related discipline required

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples. Include your resume and a compact, representative sample of your work (no larger than 4MB).

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