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Perkins&Will · 1 day ago

BE - Designer II

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Perkins&Will is an architectural and design firm seeking a Designer II to contribute to project success through design execution and adherence to standards. The role involves preparing design plans, supporting team members, and participating in design reviews while demonstrating a strong understanding of branding and environmental graphics.

ArchitectureInterior DesignSustainability

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Exhibits understanding of 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

Prepares design plans, design strategy, storytelling, color plans, and schedules

Develops plan diagrams, sections, and elevations

Manipulates basic design elements and applies principles of design such as form, scale, color, texture, pattern, balance, and proportion

Prepares presentation materials and models for client presentations

Participates in site analysis, including survey of existing conditions and field measurements

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 on 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

Coordinates effectively with partners and consultants

Qualification

Interior architectureEnvironmental graphic design2D/3D production softwareRevitLEED GAAdobe Creative SuitePresentation skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Exhibits understanding of 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

Prepares design plans, design strategy, storytelling, color plans, and schedules

Develops plan diagrams, sections, and elevations

Manipulates basic design elements and applies principles of design such as form, scale, color, texture, pattern, balance, and proportion

Prepares presentation materials and models for client presentations

Participates in site analysis, including survey of existing conditions and field measurements

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 on 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

Coordinates effectively with partners and consultants

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

Intermediate Revit

Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper

Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay

Physical modeling tools such as 3D Printing and Laser cutting

Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop

Functional knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

Vector Astor

Phantasm

Functional knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

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 within one area of Living Design: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, CPHC/CPHE Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer or RELi AP

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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