Designer I

About the role

PE Perkins Eastman is a global architectural design practice with expertise in all aspects of the built environment, working at all scales, and at every level of detail. With studios in 26 locations worldwide, we design for people, to leave a lasting and positive impact on the human experience and the world we inhabit. This is captured in our ethos "human by design". We believe design is a collaborative art and we are structured as an integrated practice of passionate professionals committed to delivering the best design for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the project team to develop bold, innovative architectural concepts and translate them into drawings, models, and presentations.
• Create schematic proposals, layouts, and 3D design models in Revit or other digital tools, bringing conceptual ideas to life for client review and feedback.
• Explore and test design solutions through hand sketches, diagrams, and iterative modeling, ensuring the design vision is clear and compelling.
• Aid in producing construction drawings and detailing that maintain the integrity of the original design intent.
• Support projects across all phases—from early conceptual design to construction documents—actively shaping and refining the aesthetic and functional quality of each project.
• Contribute to construction administration by making site observation visits, reviewing shop drawings and tracking submittals, ensuring design quality throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop material boards, physical models, and immersive graphic presentations that communicate design intent with clarity and creativity.

Requirements

• Bachelor or master’s degree in architecture
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ relevant work experience

Qualifications

• Strong communication, graphics, organization, technical and written skills
• Demonstrated experience with Primary Education, Interiors or Mixed-Use projects
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Proficiency in 3D Max, Sketch-up, Lumion, Rhino, Enscape and other related design software is a plus
• Certification as a licensed professional or on path to licensure
• Accreditation from a recognized sustainability certification entity is a plus

Skills

• Proficiency with Revit and Affinity Suite

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
401k Options
PTO
Company Paid Holidays
Life Insurance
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Professional Development
Competitive salary

Pay

Salary Range: $75k to $85k
Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographical work location.

Schedule

PE has a hybrid policy that allows flexibility for our employees in managing their working days and hours to cater to their diverse needs.