Perkins&Will · 6 hours ago
Branded Environments - Designer I
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelPerkins&Will is a design firm that emphasizes excellence in design and execution. The Designer I role involves providing assistance throughout the design process, supporting team members, and participating in various design-related tasks while learning about branding concepts and their integration in the built environment.
ArchitectureInterior DesignSustainability
Responsibilities
Provides assistance throughout the design process under routine guidance; contributes to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design
Begins to understand branding concepts (including interior architecture, print graphics, environmental graphics, and signage and wayfinding) and their integration in the built environment
Provides design support to team members
Participates in preparing design plans, design strategy, storytelling, color plans, and schedules
Supports development of plan diagrams, sections, and elevations
Learns to manipulate basic design elements and applies principles of design such as form, scale, color, texture, pattern, balance, and proportion
Assists in creating presentation materials and models for client presentations
Participates in site analysis, including survey of existing conditions and field measurements
Uses a creative approach to perform tasks and responsibilities on projects in an organized, timely, and consistent way
Self-checks work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and compile data for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual
Proactively asks questions and expresses curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large
Provides support to tasks within project teams (may focus on individual detailed tasks) and studio activities
Participates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups
Assists with coordination among partners and consultants
Keeps open communication within team and with designated team leader
Qualification
Required
Provides assistance throughout the design process under routine guidance; contributes to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design
Begins to understand branding concepts (including interior architecture, print graphics, environmental graphics, and signage and wayfinding) and their integration in the built environment
Provides design support to team members
Participates in preparing design plans, design strategy, storytelling, color plans, and schedules
Supports development of plan diagrams, sections, and elevations
Learns to manipulate basic design elements and applies principles of design such as form, scale, color, texture, pattern, balance, and proportion
Assists in creating presentation materials and models for client presentations
Participates in site analysis, including survey of existing conditions and field measurements
Uses a creative approach to perform tasks and responsibilities on projects in an organized, timely, and consistent way
Self-checks work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and compile data for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual
Proactively asks questions and expresses curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large
Provides support to tasks within project teams (may focus on individual detailed tasks) and studio activities
Participates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups
Assists with coordination among partners and consultants
Keeps open communication within team and with designated team leader
Proficient knowledge in interior architecture including but not limited to building codes, site analysis, preliminary design studies, contract documents, field measurements, life safety requirements, specifications, construction contract administration, design conceptualization, hand sketching, furniture specifications, including research, selection, and budget analysis
Environmental graphic design expertise including but not limited to research capabilities, brand strategy, storytelling, copy writing, art direction, identity design, graphic design conceptualization, PSD/AI scripts and actions, vendor selection, micro site design, prepare, recap, and analyze visioning sessions
Production artistry including material research, dimensioning/detailing, specifications, sampling, production art files, RFI responses, construction coordination, assistance with preparation of production files
Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software
Basic to 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 In Design and Photoshop
Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Vector Astor
Phantasm
Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Illustrator CAD plug-in
Sign Agent
A degree in interior design, architecture, graphic design, or other related discipline is required
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, ILFI Living Future Accreditation or RELi AP
Company
Perkins&Will
Since 1935, we’ve believed that design has the power to make the world a better, more beautiful place.
Founded in 1935
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dana Waymire
Principal
Gina Berndt
Principal, Chief Marketing Officer
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