Designer II

As a Designer II on the Perkins&Will team, you will:

• Meticulously prepare drawings for schematic design, design development, and contract documents including developing design sketches, renderings, models, graphics, details, sections, elevations and schedules
• Exercise creative judgment and design application skills
• Assist your team with programming and space planning to assess client and project needs
• Have a passion for developing presentations and a desire to participate in client meetings
• Compile data and perform design computations, assist in production of amendments, addenda, and bulletins
• Perform site analysis, calculations, and surveys of exciting conditions and field measurements
• Keep organized and check your work for accuracy, omissions, and legibility
• Work alongside and understand the functional organization of the project team
• Utilize your rock star technical skills in Revit and other design application software
• Work hard, play hard, and learn a lot along the way!

To join us as a Designer II, you should have:

• A professional degree in Architecture, Design, or related discipline
• 3-5 years of experience
• Experience in all phases and aspects of a project deliverable
• Basic knowledge of project design and construction documentation production
• Proficiency in Revit, CAD, graphic design, and 3D modeling and visualization software
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving skills, attention to detail, and motivation to learn
• Collaborative and professional work ethic
• LEED AP or within 6 months of hire
• Interest in completing your ARE or NCIDQ exams

At Perkins&Will we believe that inclusion spurs creativity, and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people and ideas. By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status; we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve. EOE/M/F/V/D

Perkins&Will offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, wellness, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k, and PTO. Employee perks include a flexible work environment supported by cutting-edge technology, professional development time and expense budget, bonuses, studio initiatives and firmwide affinity groups, and a Justice, Equity, Engagement, Diversity, and Inclusion foundation to everything we do.