Designer II

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Designer II to join a highly collaborative and dynamic design team with opportunities for growth. The ideal individual will have 3+ years of experience and be a self-starter with strong project architect skills. Professionals with experience in highly technical projects and a strong interest in healthcare are welcome to apply.

Main Responsibilities

• Our Perkins&Will San Francisco Studio is growing, and we are looking for highly motivated individuals excited to help us grow our practice.
• 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.
• 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 LEED GA within 6 months of hire.
• Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and a portfolio or work samples (no larger than 4MB).
• Equal Employment Opportunity Statement.
• Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity 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.

Skills & Experience

• Proficiencies in BIM, building codes, site analysis, preliminary design studies, contract documents, field measurements, life safety requirements, specifications and sketching.
• Knowledge of construction contract administration.
• 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.
• Exercises critical and creative judgement and design application skills in preparing client presentation materials.
• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required.
• 3-5 years of experience.

Why Join Us?

Generates drawings under supervision for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, wellness, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k, PTO.

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Salary

Negotiable.