Designer III

About the role

We hold fast to our values—diversity, collaboration, and innovation—and we're only half-joking when we tell people to run until apprehended, because we see our studio less like an office and more like a test lab. As a Designer III, 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 design, execution, and living design.

Responsibilities

• Developing creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions while participating as an integral member of the design team.
• Cooking drawings for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Analyzing product research and identifying material selections.
• Taking an active role in crafting client and non-client design presentations and preparing corresponding materials.
• Implementing a creative approach to complete tasks and responsibilities on projects, within the scope of schedule and budget, in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
• Reviewing work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Supporting growth of others.
• Expressing curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.
• Taking increasing ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities.
• Participating in design reviews, charettes and pin-ups.
• Keeping open and proactive communication with all and inspiring within team and designated team leader.
• Cooking effectively with partners and consultants.

Requirements

Typical Years of Requisite Experience: 5-8 years

Professional Licensure: Not Required

Qualifications

High-level Summary Of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills And Certifications Proficiencies

• BIM
• Building codes
• Site analysis
• Preliminary design studies
• Contract documents
• Field measurements
• Life safety requirements
• Specifications
• Construction contract administration
• Graphic storytelling
• Sketching Software
• 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

Skills

Licenses/Certifications/Education

• 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

Benefits

Preparing for ARE and active involvement in AXP

Pay

The annual pay salary range for this position in Boston is between $78,900 and $100,700.

Schedule

At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay salary range for this position in Boston is between $78,900 and $100,700.

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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, ancestry, age, medical condition, 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.