Designer II

Perkins Eastman; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Options

PTO

Company Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Professional Development

Job summary

Perkins Eastman in Los Angeles is seeking a Designer II to join their team, focusing on existing building reuse, including rehabilitation and renovations. The role demands collaboration with diverse teams through all project phases, from feasibility studies to construction administration.

Qualified candidates will have 3-8 years of experience in architectural design, a degree in Architecture, and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD. The position offers a hybrid working policy, competitive salary range of $82k to $103k, along with benefits like 401k options and professional development.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of experience related to existing building renewal and revitalization.
• Experience on project teams for documenting projects.
• LEED Accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with teams focusing on existing buildings.
• Engage with clients and consultants during meetings.
• Confirm existing building information by performing investigations.
• Research existing buildings through historic documentation.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Visualization software

Writing skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Job description

Opportunity

Designer II will be a critical team member working on projects with a focus on existing building reuse inclusive of rehabilitation of historic buildings, additions to existing buildings, renovation of existing buildings and adaptive reuse of buildings of all ages. Designer II will work with teams on all phases of a project from feasibility studies through design and construction administration.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work directly with Los Angeles based teams focusing on existing buildings across all building typologies.
• Engage with clients and consultants as an active member of the team during meetings and presentations.
• Work with teams to develop detailed sets of drawings.
• Confirm existing building information by performing site and building investigations and detailed building crawls.
• Research existing buildings through review of historic documentation, public records and site evolution through imagery.

Required Qualifications

• 3-8 years of experience related to existing building renewal and revitalization.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture.
• Experience on project teams focused on existing buildings to program, conceptualize, and document projects.
• Excellent writing, speaking, and public presentation skills.
• Exceptional skills in Revit, AutoCAD and visualization software.
• LEED Accreditation preferred.
• Individual who has passed the ARE, or plans to complete in the near term.
• A commitment to the principles of sustainable design inclusive of Net Zero Carbon and Net Zero Energy and experience or interest integrating them on specific projects.
• Versatile, self‑motivated and articulate.
• Passion for being part of a growing team devoted to having an impact through design.

What we offer you

• 401k Options
• PTO
• Company Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Professional Development

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: $82k to $103k

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.