Project Designer

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

Job summary

Perkins&Will in Houston is seeking a Project Designer with 10+ years of experience to lead the technical development of projects and ensure quality design and construction documentation. You will collaborate with teams, prepare schematic designs, and coordinate with consultants through design development.

The role requires licensure, LEED AP within 1 year, and strong communication skills. You will mentor staff and contribute to client relationships and marketing opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project experience.
• Professional degree in Architecture, Design, or related discipline.
• Proficiency in 2D/3D modeling, visualization, and graphic software; Revit strongly preferred.
• Ability to direct and coordinate work of junior staff.
• Experience in all phases and aspects of a project.
• Familiarity with building codes, specifications, building and engineering systems.
• Understanding of project management process.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative and professional work ethic.
• LEED AP within 1 year of hire; licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Execute all aspects of the design process and project complexities to contribute to team success.
• Prepare schematic designs including presentation drawings, models, and narratives.
• Understand project goals, constraints, budgets, and schedules.
• Evaluate design alternatives based on site and code requirements.
• Apply knowledge of building technology, materials, and costs to the design process.
• Prepare client presentation packages, external publications, and award submissions.
• Coordinate with partners and consultants through schematic and design development phases.
• Mentor staff and foster collaboration across the team.

Skills

Project design leadership

2D/3D modeling

Revit

Communication

Mentoring staff

Education

Professional degree in Architecture/Design

Tools

Revit

Job description

We are seeking a Project Designer with 10+ years of experience to join our Houston office, bringing expertise and a passion for innovation. This role involves leading the technical development of projects, collaborating with teams, and ensuring the successful execution of design and construction documentation.

As a Project Designer on the Perkins&Will team, you will:

• Be responsible for executing 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.
• Prepare schematic designs that optimize design solutions and plans with responsibility for presentation drawings, models, and narratives.
• Understand overall project goals and constraints, including client values, construction and design budget limitations, and schedule requirements.
• Evaluate design alternatives based on site and code requirements.
• Apply knowledge of building technology, building materials, construction methods, costs, and code to the design process.
• Understand and respond to technical implications and design decisions.
• Prepare client presentation packages, external publications, and award submissions.
• Participate in marketing opportunities and develops successful client relationships for continuing business.
• Use graphic storytelling to advance the project delivery and scope.
• Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Participate and collaborate in internal design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups and external community engagements.
• Demonstrate strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance and design ideas.
• Mentors staff.
• Coordinate effectively with partners and consultants throughout the schematic and design development phases.

To join us, you should have:

• A professional degree in Architecture, Design, or related discipline
• 10+ years of project experience
• Proficiency in 2D/3D modeling, visualization, and graphic software; Revit strongly preferred
• Ability to direct and coordinate work efforts of junior staff
• Experience in all phases and aspects of a project
• Familiarity with building codes, specifications, building and engineering systems
• Understanding of project management process
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative and professional work ethic
• LEED AP within 1 year of hire
• Licensure required

At Perkins&Will we believe that inclusion spurs creativity, and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people and ideas. By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status; we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve.

• 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.