Digital Design Technology Associate

Perkins & Will Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in Dallas is seeking a Digital Practice Specialist to enhance digital delivery within the studio. This entry-level position emphasizes support for project teams and technology integration. Responsibilities include collaborating with the Digital Practice Manager and assisting design teams with workflows. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and eagerness to learn design technologies. Proficiency in tools like Revit and Rhino is essential. This role fosters professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire.
• Professional accreditation in Living Design preferred.
• Active involvement in AXP or starting ARE Process preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the studio's Digital Practice Manager.
• Support design teams in project implementation.
• Ensure quality assurance of project modeling.
• Conduct workshops for technology training.

Skills

Familiarity with design workflows and digital delivery processes

Ability to support project teams and assist with technical problem-solving

Effective communication (written, oral, graphic)

Collaborative mindset

Eagerness to learn new design technologies and workflows

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Enscape

Lumion

Adobe CC

Job description

The Digital Practice Specialist role is designed to cultivate digital practice leaders at Perkins&Will. From foundational support to strategic digital innovation, these roles drive project excellence, technological fluency, and firmwide transformation. This entry-level role focuses on foundational digital delivery tasks, supporting project teams, and assisting the studio Digital Practice Manager with technology integration. Proficiency in core design applications with an emphasis on troubleshooting and basic customization of digital tools and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborates with and reports to the studio's Digital Practice Manager.
• Collaborates with design teams to develop project-specific implementation strategies.
• Provides ongoing support and consultation to ensure the success of digital design and delivery workflows.
• Ensures quality assurance with project teams to maintain modeling quality, adherence to firmwide best practices, and consistency of information across applications.
• Assists with technology training, conducting workshops, and participating in curriculum development.
• Coordinates with the firmwide Digital Practice group to promote local adoption of new technologies, workflows, and practices.
• Coordinates application support with the IT infrastructure group and firmwide help desk.
• Participates in office and firmwide planning related to digital design and delivery innovation.
• Proactively maintains and communicates current knowledge relative to technology through journals, vendor resources, marketing collateral, and the design community.

Skills

• Familiarity with design workflows and digital delivery processes.
• Ability to support project teams and assist with technical problem-solving.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, oral, and graphic).
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and provide support as needed.
• Eagerness to learn new design technologies and workflows.

Software Proficiency

• Revit
• Rhino
• Computational design & scripting (e.g., Grasshopper, Rhino Inside, and Dynamo ) required
• Visualization tools (e.g., Enscape, Lumion, Adobe CC)
• Familiarity with AI Visualization tools
• Other applications in Perkins&Will’s design technology suite

Licensure/Certifications/Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required.
• 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, CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation), preferred.
• Active involvement in AXP or starting the ARE Process, preferred.

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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