Library Planning Architect & Design Strategist (Hybrid)

Perkins Eastman; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Options

PTO

Company Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Professional Development

Job summary

Perkins Eastman is seeking a Library Specialist in Pittsburgh to lead innovative library strategies for academic and public institutions. The role involves collaborating with librarians to translate planning into design. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in a related field and have 7–15 years of experience in library planning.

Benefits include flexible work hours, professional development, and a strong focus on collaboration.

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.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and visioning sessions.
• Translate emerging themes in libraries into actionable planning strategies.
• Collaborate with design teams to carry planning into design.

Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Stakeholder Engagement

Library Planning

Education

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

Job description

Perkins Eastman is seeking a Library Specialist in Pittsburgh to lead innovative library strategies for academic and public institutions. The role involves collaborating with librarians to translate planning into design. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in a related field and have 7–15 years of experience in library planning.

Benefits include flexible work hours, professional development, and a strong focus on collaboration.