Architectural Designer II - Human-Centered Design

Perkins Eastman; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental and view

401k Options

PTO

Company Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Professional Development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Perkins Eastman Chicago is seeking a talented Architectural Designer (Architect II) with a passion for high-quality design and strong analytical skills. You will engage in master planning, building design, and 3D modeling using Revit and allied tools, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver projects.

You should have a architecture degree and 6–12 years of experience, with LEED preferred and licensure on a path.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Architecture is required.
• Minimum of 6 to 12 years experience.
• Strong communication, graphic organization, technical and written skills.
• Proficient with design and presentation software such as Revit, Rhino and Affinity Software.
• Proficient with data management software such as Bluebeam, Word and Excel.
• LEED Accreditation preferred.
• License required or on a path to licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Master Planning, Site Planning and Building Design using 3D Modeling and presentation packaging.
• Assist design team on projects from Pre-Schematic through Construction Documents.
• Prepare programs and schematic proposals and develop 3D designs for client review.
• Assist or prepare presentation materials for client review.
• Meet with clients and may present design presentations.
• Follow leadership design process to maintain design intent.
• Coordinate work of design consultants.
• Mentor junior staff.
• Follow established project production/review standards.
• Have working knowledge of exterior detailing to support drawings and detailing.
• Prioritize and manage design time across multiple projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Graphic organization

Technical and written skills

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Affinity Software

AI design software

Bluebeam

Word

Excel

Job description

Perkins Eastman Chicago is seeking a talented Architectural Designer (Architect II) with a passion for high-quality design and strong analytical skills. You will engage in master planning, building design, and 3D modeling using Revit and allied tools, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver projects.

You should have a architecture degree and 6–12 years of experience, with LEED preferred and licensure on a path.