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Perkins&Will · 1 day ago

Project Designer

Durham, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Perkins&Will is a design firm seeking a Project Designer with extensive experience. The role involves executing design processes, preparing schematic designs, and ensuring adherence to project goals while fostering client relationships and mentoring staff.

ArchitectureInterior DesignSustainability

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Understands and consistently executes all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design

Prepares schematic designs that optimize design solutions and plans with responsibility for presentation drawings, models, and narratives

Understands overall project goals and constraints, including client values, construction and design budget limitations, and schedule requirements

Evaluates design alternatives based on site and code requirements

Applies knowledge of building technology, building materials, construction methods, costs, and code to the design process

Understands and responds to technical implications and design decisions

Prepares client presentation packages, external publications, and award submissions

Participates in marketing opportunities and develops successful client relationships for continuing business

Uses graphic storytelling to advance the project delivery and scope

Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual

Participates and collaborates in internal design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups and external community engagements

Demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance and design ideas

Mentors staff

Coordinates effectively with partners and consultants throughout the schematic and design development phases

Qualification

BIMAdvanced RevitBuilding codesLEED GAGraphic storytellingSite analysisContract documentsSpecificationsConstruction contract administrationSketchingField measurementsLife safety requirementsPhysical modeling toolsEnvironmental Analysis softwareMicrosoft Office / Adobe SuitePresentation tools

Required

8+ years of requisite experience

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

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

Graphic storytelling

Sketching

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 as Ladybug and Climate Studio

Preferred

Professional Licensure

Company

Perkins&Will

Glassdoor4.0

Since 1935, we’ve believed that design has the power to make the world a better, more beautiful place.

Founded in 1935

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://perkinswill.com

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