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perkinseastman; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k Options

PTO

Company Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Professional Development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Perkins Eastman in Stamford is seeking a creative Architectural Designer to translate concepts into drawings, plans, and compelling visual presentations. You will work on projects of varying size and complexity, applying conceptual and technical design skills with strong critical thinking to craft functional, aesthetically engaging spaces.

Responsibilities include developing drawings, plans, layouts, and model creation in Revit or similar tools, plus collaboration with senior architects and

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master’s degree in architecture.
• 3–5 years of relevant work experience in architectural design.
• Strong visual and drafting skills with proficiency in Revit and 3D tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop architectural drawings, plans, and layouts.
• Prepare schematic proposals and 3D design models for client reviews.
• Perform design analysis and document design intent through drawings.
• Collaborate with senior architects and project teams in design reviews.
• Assist in construction drawings and detailing while ensuring quality.

Skills

Architectural design

Revit

Affinity Suite

3ds Max

SketchUp

Lumion

Rhino

Enscape

Communication

Licensure path

Education

Bachelor or Master in Architecture

Tools

Revit

3ds Max

SketchUp

Lumion

Rhino

Enscape

Affinity Suite

Job description

Life at PE:

Perkins Eastman is a global architectural design practice with expertise in all aspects of the built environment, working at all scales, and at every level of detail. With studios in twenty-six locations worldwide, we design for people, to leave a lasting and positive impact on the human experience and the world we inhabit. This is captured in our ethos "human by design".

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a creative and design-focused Architectural Designer to join our Stamford Office. The ideal candidate is passionate about developing innovative architectural solutions and translating ideas into compelling drawings, layouts, and visual presentations. You will work on projects of varying size and complexity, applying both conceptual and technical design skills and demonstrating strong critical thinking to create functional and aesthetically engaging spaces.

In this role, you will take ownership of key design tasks, including developing architectural drawings, plans, and layouts, conducting planning and occupancy studies, and researching products and materials. You will analyze design concepts, apply critical and analytical reasoning to evaluate options, and compile and interpret relevant data. Your work will help shape the vision of each project while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Collaboration is central to this position. You will work closely with senior architects and project teams to refine designs, participate in design reviews, and contribute to client presentations. This role is perfect for a designer who is eager to grow, think critically and creatively, experiment with new ideas, and play an active role in delivering innovative and high-quality architectural solutions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the project team to develop bold, innovative architectural concepts and translate them into drawings, models, and presentations.
• Create schematic proposals, layouts, and 3D design models in Revit or other digital tools, bringing conceptual ideas to life for client review and feedback.
• Explore and test design solutions through hand sketches, diagrams, and iterative modeling, ensuring the design vision is clear and compelling.
• Assist in producing construction drawings and detailing that maintain the integrity of the original design intent.
• Contribute to construction administration by making site observation visits, reviewing shop drawings and tracking submittals, ensuring design quality throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop material boards, physical models, and immersive graphic presentations that communicate design intent with clarity and creativity.
• Support projects across all phases—from early conceptual design to construction documents—actively shaping and refining the aesthetic and functional quality of each project.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor or master’s degree in architecture
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong communication, graphics, organization, technical and written skills
• Demonstrated experience with Primary Education, Interiors or Mixed-Use projects.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Able to demonstrate proficiency with Revit and Affinity Suite. Proficiency in 3D Max, Sketch-up, Lumion, Rhino, Enscape and other related design software is a plus.
• Certification as a licensed professional or on path to licensure
• Accreditation from a recognized sustainability certification entity is a plus

What we offer you:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401k Options
• PTO
• Company Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Professional Development
• Competitive salary

PE has a hybrid policy that allows flexibility for our employees in managing their working days and hours to cater to their diverse needs.

Salary Range: $75k to $85k

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographical work location.

Perkins Eastman is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information