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Perkins&Will · 11 hours ago

Project Designer

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$96K/yr - $127K/yr

6+ years exp

Perkins&Will is a global architecture and design firm that believes in transforming lives through design. They are seeking a creative Project Designer with strong technical skills to work on high-end residential projects, requiring proficiency in Revit and the ability to produce comprehensive working drawings.

ArchitectureInterior DesignSustainability

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Understand all aspects of the design process and proactively contribute to the team’s success, upholding firm and project standards of excellence in design, project management, execution, and living design

Respond to technical implications, design decisions, and project financial goals

Coordinate project documentation and oversee the production of deliverable drawings and specifications

Review deliverables at each phase for quality, accuracy, completeness, and alignment with design intent

Address comments from quality control reviews at each project phase

Manage project quality assurance and ensure adherence to firm standards

Communicate with clients on technical matters related to projects

Administer project regulatory reviews (building code, accessibility, zoning) and coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction

Lead construction contract administration: submittal review, RFI response, field observation, reporting, and project closeout

Maintain awareness of emerging building technologies and engineering systems relevant to project work

Contribute to project marketing, proposal preparation, and interviews

Participate in design reviews, charrettes, and team pin-ups

Demonstrate strong communication, decision-making, and collaboration skills to inspire high team performance

Qualification

RevitArchitectural licenseBuilding codes knowledgeProject team managementClient communicationEnvironmental analysis toolsTechnical skillsPresentation skillsCollaboration skillsDecision-making skills

Required

6-12 years of professional architecture experience

Portfolio of high-quality residential work

Advanced understanding of building, zoning, and energy codes

Skilled in site analysis, preliminary design studies, contract documents, specifications, and construction techniques

Experience in project team management and consultant coordination

Excellent client communication abilities

Advanced proficiency in Revit and familiarity with modeling, visualization, and presentation tools such as Rhino (Grasshopper), Lumion, VRay, Microsoft Office/365, Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop), 3D printing, laser cutting, and environmental analysis tools

Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required

Preferred

Architectural license preferred

LEED GA within 6 months of hire; professional accreditation in Living Design areas (LEED AP, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, Passive House, ILFI Living Future Accreditation) encouraged

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Wellness

LTD

Life Insurance

401k

PTO

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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