Library Planner | Programmer | Architect

Perkins Eastman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

401k Options

PTO

Company Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Professional Development

Job summary

Perkins Eastman in Los Angeles is seeking a Library Specialist to develop innovative library strategies and programs for academic and public institutions. This role entails collaboration with institutional leadership and project teams, requiring effective communication and stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 7-15 years of experience in library planning or design. The position allows for hybrid work and offers comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, medical coverage, and PTO.

Qualifications

• 7-15 years of experience in library planning or design.
• Experience leading programming and stakeholder engagement.
• Active involvement in professional library organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead library programming and planning efforts including space programs.
• Collaborate with design teams to carry planning into design.
• Identify opportunities and support pursuits for business development.

Skills

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Library planning or design experience

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Interior Design, Planning, or related field

Job description

Life At PE

Perkins Eastman is a global architectural design practice with expertise in all aspects of the built environment, working at all scales, and at every level of detail. With studios in 26 locations worldwide, we design for people, to leave a lasting and positive impact on the human experience and the world we inhabit. This is captured in our ethos "human by design".

The Opportunity

Perkins Eastman is seeking a Library Specialist to join our Firmwide College and University and Civic & Cultural practices. This role will lead the development of forward-looking library strategies, programs, and space plans for academic and public institutions across the country. The Library Specialist will work at the intersection of research, planning, and design, partnering with librarians, institutional leadership, and project teams to translate evolving models of learning, research, and community into clear programmatic frameworks and spatial solutions. Position will be located in one of the established Perkins Eastman studios. Ability to travel is required in order to have in-person meetings with academic and public institutions at their places of business.

Primary Responsibilities

Planning, Programming & Strategy

• Lead library programming and planning efforts including space programs and planning concepts.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and visioning sessions.
• Translate emerging themes in libraries into actionable planning strategies.
• Develop data-informed recommendations including benchmarking and utilization analysis.

Design Integration

• Collaborate with design teams to carry planning into design.
• Support early design phases with program validation and scenario testing.

Thought Leadership & Industry Engagement

• Participate in ALA, ACRL, and related organizations.
• Track emerging themes in libraries.
• Present at conferences and contribute thought leadership.

Business Development

• Identify opportunities and support pursuits.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Help grow the library typology within the Firm.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Interior Design, Planning, or related field.
• 7-15 years of experience in library planning or design.
• Experience leading programming and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Active involvement in professional library organizations preferred.

What We Offer You

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401k Options
• PTO
• Company Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Professional Development
• Competitive salary

PE has a hybrid policy that allows flexibility for our employees in managing their working days and hours to cater to their diverse needs.

We are hiring one individual in one of the following locations: Boston, New York, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, or Washington, DC.

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographical work location.

Salary Range: $110k to $140k

Perkins Eastman is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.