K-12 Architectural Designer I

Perkins Eastman; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins Eastman is seeking a creative and design-focused Architectural Designer I to join our K-12 team in Washington, DC. You will translate ideas into compelling drawings, layouts, and visual presentations while applying critical thinking to develop innovative solutions.

You will collaborate with senior architects and project teams to refine designs, produce construction drawings in Revit or other tools, and contribute across all phases—from early concept to construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the project team to develop bold, innovative architectural concepts and translate them into drawings, models, and presentations.
• Create schematic proposals, layouts, and 3D design models in Revit or other digital tools, bringing conceptual ideas to life for client review and feedback.
• Explore and test design solutions through hand sketches, diagrams, and iterative modeling, ensuring the design vision is clear and compelling.
• Assist in producing construction drawings and detailing that maintain the integrity of the original design intent.
• Contribute to construction administration by reviewing shop drawings and tracking submittals, ensuring design quality throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop material boards, physical models, and immersive graphic presentations that communicate design intent with clarity and creativity.
• Support projects across all phases—from early conceptual design to construction documents—actively shaping and refining the aesthetic and functional quality of each project.

Tools

Revit

Job description

Perkins Eastman is seeking a creative and design-focused Architectural Designer I to join our K-12 team in Washington, DC. You will translate ideas into compelling drawings, layouts, and visual presentations while applying critical thinking to develop innovative solutions.

You will collaborate with senior architects and project teams to refine designs, produce construction drawings in Revit or other tools, and contribute across all phases—from early concept to construction documents.