Project Designer

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Understands and consistently executes all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.

Prepares schematic designs that optimize design solutions and plans with responsibility for presentation drawings, models, and narratives.

Understands overall project goals and constraints, including client values, construction and design budget limitations, and schedule requirements.

Evaluates design alternatives based on site and code requirements.

Applies knowledge of building technology, building materials, construction methods, costs, and code to the design process.

Understands and responds to technical implications and design decisions.

Prepares client presentation packages, external publications, and award submissions.

Participates in marketing opportunities and develops successful client relationships for continuing business.

Uses graphic storytelling to advance the project delivery and scope.

Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.

Participates and collaborates in internal design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups and external community engagements.

Demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance and design ideas.

Mentors staff.

Coordinates effectively with partners and consultants throughout the schematic and design development phases.

Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required

8-10+ years of professional experience

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 ARE and active involvement in AXP

BIM

Building codes

Site analysis

Preliminary design studies

Contract documents

Field measurements

Life safety requirements

Specifications

Construction contract administration

Graphic storytelling

Sketching

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

Physical modeling tools such as 3D Printing and Laser cutting

Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop

Environmental Analysis software such Ladybug and Climate Studio

At Perkins&Will, we foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate's qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities.

We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay range for this position is between $88,400 and $117,800 commensurate with qualifications. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package for full time employees including, medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA accounts, 401k with employer match, PTO and paid holidays, short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, commuter benefits, life insurance, and learning and development opportunities.

Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy ("EEO"), which is part of the Company's Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.

In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.

Perkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job…