Designer III

Perkins & Will Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 98,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness programs

Professional development stipend

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Perkins & Will Inc. is seeking a passionate Designer III to join our San Francisco studio. The role requires 5-8 years of experience with strong skills in project architecture, particularly in technical projects related to healthcare. You'll be part of a dynamic team, ensuring successful design execution while fostering collaboration and creativity.

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a strong culture of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience required.
• Self-starter with strong project skills.
• Technical project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to team success by meeting project goals.
• Develop innovative design solutions.
• Coordinate design documents.
• Analyze material selections.
• Prepare design presentations.
• Ensure compliance with project standards.

Skills

Project architect skills

BIM

Building codes

Site analysis

Graphic storytelling

Sketching

Design innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline

LEED GA within 6 months of hire

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

San Francisco, CA 94105, USA

Description

Our Perkins&Will San Francisco Studio is growing, and we are looking for highly motivated individuals excited to help us grow our practice.

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Designer III to join a highly collaborative and dynamic design team with opportunities for growth. The ideal individual will have 5-8+ years of experience and be a self-starter with strong project architect skills. Professionals with experience in highly technical projects and a strong interest in healthcare are welcome to apply.

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.
• Coordinatesdrawings 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 scheduleand budget,in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
• Reviewswork 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 effectivelywith partners and consultants.

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
• 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

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• 5-8+ years of experience
• 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 LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• Proficiencies in BIM, building codes, site analysis, preliminary design studies, contract documents, field measurements, life safety requirements, specifications and sketching
• Knowledge of construction contract administration

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and work samples (should be a compact, representative sample of your work, no larger than 4MB).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness programs and mental health support
• Short- and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)

We also provide:

• A professional development stipend and dedicated time for continuing education
• Performance-based bonuses
• Engaging studio initiatives and events
• Active firmwide affinity groups and leadership development opportunities

Above all, our culture is grounded in a firmwide commitment toJustice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)—a core foundation of everything we do.

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 and 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity 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.

We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, 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 is between $88,000-$98,600 commensurate with qualifications, skillset and years of experience. Perkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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