Designer III

Perkins&Will; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins&Will Miami Studio is seeking a talented Designer III to join our collaborative team. You will contribute to design excellence, develop innovative solutions, and coordinate drawings through design and construction documents. A portfolio is required for consideration.

The role emphasizes creativity, technical expertise, and a proactive design approach across projects and studios, with mentorship and ongoing professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture required.
• 5-8+ years of experience.
• Portfolio required for full consideration.
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of project complexity to contribute to team success.
• Develops creative design ideas and solutions with the design team.
• Coordinates drawings for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Analyzes product research and identifies material selections.
• Presents design concepts to clients and prepares materials.
• Implements a creative approach to complete tasks within schedule and budget.
• Reviews work for accuracy and compliance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Supports growth of others.
• Coordinates with partners and consultants.

Skills

Advanced design

BIM

Coordination

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

Enscape

VRay

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

Perkins&Will Miami Studio is seeking a talented and driven Designer III to join our highly collaborative team. As a key contributor throughout the design process, you will bring creativity, technical expertise, and a passion for design excellence to develop innovative solutions and deliver exceptional outcomes for clients, communities, and the built environment.

Years of Experience: 5-8+ 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. Applications 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

• 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