Designer II

Main Responsibilities

• Uses enhanced 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.
• Assists in generating creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions while participating as an integral member of the design team.
• Performs product research and assists team with material selections.
• Uses a creative approach to complete tasks and responsibilities on projects, within the scope of schedule and budget, in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
• Self-checks work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Expresses curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.
• Takes increasing ownership of tasks within project teams and studio activities.
• Participates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
• Keeps open communication within team and with designated team leader.
• Communicates ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
• Coordinates effectively with partners and consultants.
• Licensure: not required.
• Licensure/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.
• Preparing for ARE and active involvement in AXP.
• 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). Please submit your files in pdf.

Skills & Experience

• Perkins&Will Denver is looking for a Designer II with 3-5+ years of experience to join our team!.
• Our employee experience is enriched by a hybrid and flexible work environment, enabled by advanced technology and collaborative tools. Our hybrid model will empower you to balance your life and work commitments.
• Exercises critical and creative judgement and design application skills in preparing client presentation materials.
• High-level Summary of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills and Certifications.
• Years of Experience: 3-5+.
• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required.
• BIM.
• Building codes.
• Site analysis.
• Preliminary design studies.
• Contract documents.
• Field measurements.
• Life safety requirements.
• Specifications.
• Construction contract administration.
• Sketching.
• Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software.
• Intermediate 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.

The Ideal Candidate?

• At Perkins&Will, we are committed to supporting the well-being and growth of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:. 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.
• At Perkins&Will, we are committed to supporting the well-being and growth of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs and mental health support.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Generates drawings under supervision for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

Salary

Negotiable.