Designer III

Perkins & Will Inc.; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins & Will's Boston studio is seeking a Designer III to contribute advanced design knowledge and lead design efforts within a collaborative, research-driven environment.

You will coordinate drawings from schematic design to construction documents, analyze research for material selections, and craft compelling presentations for clients and teams. The role emphasizes growth, multidisciplinary coordination, and adherence to project goals and standards.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant design experience at architectural studio.
• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline.
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire.
• Preparing for ARE and active involvement in AXP.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative design ideas and solutions as part of the design team.
• Coordinate drawings for schematic design through construction documents.
• Analyze product research and identify material selections.
• Prepare client and non-client design presentation materials.
• Review work for accuracy and code compliance per the Project Delivery Manual.
• Coordinate with partners and consultants.
• Participate in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
• Support growth of others on the team.

Skills

BIM

Building codes

Site analysis

Preliminary design studies

Field measurements

Life safety requirements

Specifications

Construction contract administration

Graphic storytelling

Sketching

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline

LEED GA within 6 months of hire

Professional Accreditation in Living Design (LEED AP / WELL AP / etc)

Preparing for ARE and active involvement in AXP

Tools

Revit

Rhino & Grasshopper

Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite

Enscape / VRay

3D Printing / Laser cutting

InDesign / Photoshop

Ladybug / Climate Studio

Job description

Come join our Boston studio as a Designer III. We hold fast to our values—diversity, collaboration, and innovation—and we’re only half-joking when we tell people to run until apprehended, because we see our studio less like an office and more like a test lab.

As a Designer III, you will demonstrate advanced 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.

You will be:

• Developing creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions while participating as an integral member of the design team.
• Coordinating drawings for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Analyzing product research and identifies material selections.
• Taking an active role in crafting client and non-client design presentation sand prepares corresponding materials.
• Implementing a creative approach to complete tasks and responsibilities on projects, within the scope of schedule and budget, in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
• Reviewing work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Supporting growth of others.
• Expressing curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.
• Taking increasing ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities.
• Participating in design reviews, charettes and pin-ups.
• Keeping open and proactive communication with all and is inspiring within team and designated team leader.
• Coordinating effectively with partners and consultants.

Typical Years of Requisite Experience: 5-8 years

Professional Licensure: Not Required

High-level Summary of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills and Certifications

• BIM
• Building codes
• Site analysis
• Preliminary design studies
• Field measurements
• Life safety requirements
• Specifications
• Construction contract administration
• Graphic storytelling
• Sketching

Software

• Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software
• Advanced 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 InDesign and Photoshop
• Environmental Analysis software such Ladybug and Climate Studio

Licensure/Certifications/Education

• 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 ,or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
• Preparing for AREand active involvement in AXP
• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required

Salary Range Information

We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate’s qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits, and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis.At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay salary range for this position in Boston is between $78,900 and $100,700.

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At Perkins&Will we believe that inclusion spurs creativity and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people + ideas. By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status; we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve.

"Design has the power to inspire joy, uplift lives, and strengthen the spirit of community."

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy (“EEO”), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.

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