Senior Project Designer

Perkins&Will; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins&Will in Dallas, Texas seeks an experienced architectural professional to lead all phases of the design process. This role requires a professional degree in Architecture, Design, or a related field, along with 10-15 years of experience. Candidates should possess advanced knowledge of Revit and 2D/3D production software.

Responsibilities include initiating schematic designs, mentoring staff, and promoting project goals while adhering to budget limitations. An EEO opportunity, the firm offers a collaborative environment and values effective communication.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of experience in design and architecture.
• LEED AP or within 6 months of hire.
• Licensure or interest in completing ARE or NCIDQ exams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of the design process and adherence to project goals.
• Initiate and create schematic designs.
• Promote and manage project goals and constraints.
• Mentor staff and coordinate with partners and consultants.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software (Rhino and Grasshopper)

Revit

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Collaborative and professional work ethic

Education

A professional degree in Architecture, Design, or related discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency and expertise while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
• Initiates and creates schematic designs that optimize design solutions and plans with responsibility for presentation drawings, models, and narratives.
• Promotes and manages 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.
• Expertly applies knowledge of building technology, building materials, construction methods, costs, and code to the design process.
• Identifies and responds to technical implications and design decisions.
• Prepares client presentation packages, external publications, and award submissions.
• Plays essential role 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.
• Leads collaborative teams in internal design reviews, charrettes, pin-ups, and external community engagements.
• Demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance and design ideas.
• Mentors staff.
• Accountable for effective coordination with partners and consultants throughout the schematic and design development phases.

Requirements

• A professional degree in Architecture, Design, or related discipline
• 10‑15+ years of experience
• Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software (Rhino and Grasshopper); Revit required
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative and professional work ethic
• LEED AP or within 6 months of hire
• Licensure or interest in completing your ARE or NCIDQ exams

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.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Perkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.