Designer III

Perkins&Will; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins&Will North Carolina studio is seeking a Designer III to join a collaborative team with opportunities for growth. Typical experience is 5+ years, licensure not required initially, and a portfolio is essential for full consideration.

Responsibilities include advancing design concepts, coordinating drawings across design phases, material analyses, client presentations, and ensuring work within schedule and budget. LEED/AP or ARE prep is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in architecture/design.
• Licensure not required at hire; ARE prep/AXP encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to project goals and standards of design excellence.
• Develop creative design ideas as an integral design team member.
• Coordinate drawings for schematic design, design development and construction documents.
• Analyze product research and select materials.
• Prepare client and non-client design presentations and materials.
• Work within schedule and budget with organized, timely delivery.
• Review work for accuracy, omissions, and code compliance.
• Support growth of others within the studio.
• Maintain proactive communication and inspire the team.

Skills

BIM

Building codes

Site analysis

Preliminary design studies

Contract documents

Field measurements

Life safety requirements

Specifications

Construction contract administration

Graphic storytelling

Sketching

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline

Tools

2D/3D production software

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

MS Office / Adobe Suite

Enscape / VRay

3D printing / Laser cutting

InDesign / Photoshop

Ladybug / Climate Studio

Job description

Perkins&Will North Carolina studio is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Designer III to join a highly collaborative and dynamic team with opportunities for growth.

Typical Years of Requisite Experience: 5+ years

Professional Licensure: Not Required

For full consideration, please include a portfolio with your resume, either as a link or a PDF of work samples. Applicants without a portfolio may not be fully considered.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates 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.
• Develops creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions while participating as an integral member of the design team.
• Coordinates drawings for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Analyzes product research and identifies material selections.
• Takes an active role in crafting client and non-client design presentation sand prepares corresponding materials.
• Implements a creative approach to complete tasks and responsibilities on projects, within the scope of schedule and budget, in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
• Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Supports growth of others.
• 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 and proactive communication with all and is inspiring within team and designated team leader.
• Coordinates effectively with partners and consultants.

Obtaining your architectural license will result in a title change to Architect III. It does not predicate your title to Project Architect automatically. Advancement to subsequent positions is contingent upon fulfilling the requirements of that role. See corresponding job description for requirements.

Proficiencies

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

Software Skills

• 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 ARE and active involvement in AXP
• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required