Project Designer

Perkins&Will; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins&Will North Carolina Studio seeks a design-driven Project Designer with 8-10 years of experience to guide projects from schematic design through construction documents. You’ll apply strong technical and BIM skills, use graphic storytelling to advance project scope, and collaborate with teams and clients to deliver sustainable, human-centered design.

Typical experience ranges 8-10+ years with licensure preferred.

Qualifications

• Understands and executes all aspects of the design process and project complexities to contribute to the team’s success.
• Prepares schematic designs with responsibility for presentation drawings, models, and narratives.
• Understands project goals, budget limitations, and schedule requirements.
• Evaluates design alternatives based on site and code requirements.
• Applies knowledge of building technology, materials, construction methods, costs, and code to the design process.
• Prepares client presentation packages, external publications, and award submissions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare schematic designs and presentation drawings, models, and narratives.
• Coordinate with partners and consultants during schematic and design development phases.
• Contribute to client presentations and marketing opportunities to build relationships.
• Review work for accuracy and document compliance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Mentor staff and foster high team performance and design ideas.
• Collaborate across teams to advance project delivery and scope.

Skills

Graphic storytelling

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture

LEED GA within 6 months

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

Enscape

VRay

InDesign

Photoshop

3D Printing

Job description

Perkins&Will's North Carolina Studio is seeking a design-driven Project Designer with 8-10 years of experience to guide projects from schematic design through construction documents. You’ll apply strong technical and BIM skills, use graphic storytelling to advance project scope, and collaborate with teams and clients to deliver sustainable, human-centered design.

Typical Years of Requisite Experience

8-10+ years

Professional Licensure

Preferred

Common And Baseline Responsibilities

• Understands and consistently executes all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
• Prepares schematic designs that optimize design solutions and plans with responsibility for presentation drawings, models, and narratives.
• Understands overall project goals and constraints, including client values, construction and design budget limitations, and schedule requirements.
• Evaluates design alternatives based on site and code requirements.
• Applies knowledge of building technology, building materials, construction methods, costs, and code to the design process.
• Understands and responds to technical implications and design decisions.
• Prepares client presentation packages, external publications, and award submissions.
• Participates in marketing opportunities and develops successful client relationships for continuing business.
• Uses graphic storytelling to advance the project delivery and scope.
• Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Participates and collaborates in internal design reviews, charrettes, and pin-ups and external community engagements.
• Demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction that inspires high team performance and design ideas.
• Mentors staff.
• Coordinates effectively with partners and consultants throughout the schematic and design development phases.

Proficiencies

• BIM
• Building codes
• Site analysis
• Preliminary design studies
• Contract documents
• 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
• Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
• 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 as Ladybug and Climate Studio

Licensure/Certifications/Education

• 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, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
• Preparing for ARE and active involvement in AXP
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or related discipline required