Designer III

Perkins&Will; Durham (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 highly collaborative team with opportunities for growth.

Typical years of requisite experience: 5+ years. Professional licensure not required. A portfolio with resume is required for full consideration, either as a link or PDF of work samples.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in architectural design.
• Portfolio required for full consideration; applicants without portfolio may not be fully considered.
• Must be capable of coordinating drawings across schematic, design development and construction documents.
• Strong design intent and ability to communicate concepts visually.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of project complexity and contributes to project goals and design excellence.
• Develops creative design ideas and works 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.
• Prepares materials for client and non-client design presentations.
• Manages tasks within schedule and budget in a organized, timely way.
• Reviews work for accuracy and compliance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Supports growth of others and fosters collaboration.
• Keeps curiosity about design and the industry.
• Takes ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities.
• Participates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
• Maintains open, proactive communication and acts as a team leader when assigned.
• Coordinates effectively with partners and consultants.

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

LEED GA within 6 months of hire

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

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